Litigation Paralegal (Costa Mesa)

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 their 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

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

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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Full-time