Litigation Paralegal (Costa Mesa)

Job Description

Job Description

Trust & Probate Estate Litigation Paralegal

Career Consulting Partners has partnered with a nationally recognized multi-jurisdictional law firm dedicated exclusively to probate litigation. They are trial attorneys who excel at probate and care deeply about their team, communities, and the clients who trust them to protect and preserve the legacies their loved ones intended. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional advocacy in trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship disputes, providing clients with steady guidance through complex legal and emotional challenges.

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in probate court matters to join our  Costa Mesa, CA office. This role is ideal for a litigation-focused paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership of substantive casework in partnership with the attorneys. Trust and probate estate administration paralegals without litigation experience need not apply.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Draft court filings, including pleadings, motions, and supporting documents

• Prepare and respond to discovery, including drafting requests and responses

• Draft subpoenas and manage all related follow-up with third parties

• Gather, organize, and maintain client documents and case materials

• Prepare and organize incoming and outgoing document productions

• Create detailed indices of client, opposing party, and third-party documents

• Develop case timelines and chronologies

• Prepare exhibits for depositions, mediations, and hearings

• Assemble trial documents, exhibit binders, witness lists, and other trial-related materials

• Provide comprehensive trial support to attorneys during all phases of litigation

• Conduct research on procedural rules and substantive law, including cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking

• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications:

• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal degree program is a plus

• Certified Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant designation a plus

• A bachelor’s Degree is also a plus

• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in probate, trust, estate, or civil litigation

• Familiarity with Smokeball case management software is a plus

• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office is required

• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while meeting deadlines

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $115,000

• The company paid retirement contributions

• Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid basic life insurance and short-term disability

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid parking

• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Location:

• Costa Mesa, California

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