Litigation Paralegal (5+ YOE) | Probate, Trust & Estate

About the role

AMG is partnering with a respected probate, trust, estate, and civil litigation firm to identify a Probate/Litigation Paralegal for its San Diego or Costa Mesa office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal to support attorneys handling complex litigation matters while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Candidates with strong civil litigation experience will be considered, and probate experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in probate, trust, estate, and civil litigation matters
• Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and court documents
• Manage discovery, subpoenas, document productions, and case files
• Coordinate witnesses, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
• Review legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal case management software to support litigation teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of paralegal experience required
• Strong civil litigation experience required
• Probate, trust, and estate experience preferred

Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Hybrid flexibility may be available for top performers
• Parking provided
• Strong team culture and long-term growth potential
• Exposure to complex litigation and trial preparation

Pay

Up to $100,000+ DOE

Schedule & location

Full-time, onsite role based in San Diego, CA or Costa Mesa, CA with potential hybrid flexibility for top performers.