Trust & Estates Paralegal - Litigation (LA)
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
$110,000 to $130,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $110,000 to $130,000 USD / year
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience working as a Trust and Estate paralegal with minimal supervision within LITIGATION in California
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
-5+ years of experience working as a Trust and Estate paralegal with minimal supervision within LITIGATION in California -CA Paralegal certificate required -Ability to eFile, prepare for trial, prepare trial binders, work through discovery and complete 1300 billable hours annually
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Paralegal to support two partners in litigation out of an AM 200 law firm's Los Angeles office. The right candidate would be very familiar with California estate planning, trust, estate and probate laws, drafts legal documents, assists in discovery and trial readiness in litigation matters, handles trust and estate administration, drafts probate-related petitions (including judicial council forms and readying pleadings for filing), and reviews and addresses probate notes. They will also prepare and review accountings and assist in the preparation of estate and gift tax returns.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Coordinate probate court filings and recordings, including research and familiarity with local rules Assist in Estate and Trust litigation matters to include document management, and preparing pleadings for filing and service, including Exhibits Assist in litigation discovery tasks Prepare probate administration paperwork, including petitions, orders, etc. Assist with trust administration tasks Communicate with clients and professional advisors relating to coordination and gathering of information. Prepare gift tax and estate tax returns. Prepare draft accountings in conformity with California Probate Code Prepare basic Estate Planning documents and assist with process through document signing
This role is hybrid, two days in-office per week at the firm's Century City offices.
Compensation:
$110K to $130K per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are provided.