Probate Litigation Paralegal

Location: La Jolla, CA (once trained/can be hybrid)

Pay: $35–$45/hour W2 DOE

Employment Type: Temp-to-HireJoin an established San Diego law firm supporting probate, trust administration, estate planning, and related litigation matters. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys managing cases and working closely with attorneys and clients.

What You'll Do: Prepare probate petitions, notices, inventories, accountings, and court filings for attorney review. Support trust administration, including asset identification, creditor claims, and beneficiary distributions. Gather client information and documents for estate planning. Obtain real property records and prepare and record deeds transferring property into trusts. Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other parties. Maintain organized files, track deadlines, and conduct legal research.

What We're Looking For: 1-6 years of experience in probate, estate planning, and/or trust administration. Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience. Knowledge of state probate procedures and experience preparing and filing probate documents. Experience with trust inventories, accountings, and real property transfers. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently and handle confidential information. Legal case management software experience; Clio Manage is a plus. Spanish fluency and notary certification are preferred, not required. Interested? Apply with your resume to be considered.