Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation ParalegalEmployment Type: Full-TimeWork Model: Hybrid, 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days RemoteLocation: El Segundo, CACompensation: $100,000-$115,000 total compensation, including bonuses About the Role We're working with an established trusts and estates practice seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal for its El Segundo office. This is a senior-level, litigation-focused position supporting attorneys handling contested trusts, estates, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on experience with trusts and estates litigation and/or contested probate matters. Experience with estate planning and trust administration is highly valued, but substantive litigation experience is the primary focus of this position. This is a hybrid opportunity with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. What You'll Be Doing Support attorneys throughout contested trust, estate, and probate matters.Manage discovery, subpoenas, document production, and case deadlines.Assist with pleadings, motions, court filings, and calendaring.Support depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.Communicate with clients, counsel, courts, experts, and other parties as needed.Take ownership of matters and help keep cases moving efficiently.Depending on experience, provide guidance and mentorship to other paralegal team members. Ideal Background Significant experience handling trusts & estates litigation and/or contested probate matters.10+ years of paralegal experience preferred.Experience with trust contests, will contests, beneficiary disputes, fiduciary disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, or similar contested matters is highly valued.Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, deadlines, and court filings.Able to work independently and directly with senior attorneys and partners.Strong organization, communication, and case management skills. Additional Experience We'd Value Experience with traditional trusts and estates work is a plus, including: Estate planningTrust administrationPost-death trust administrationEstate planning documents and trust amendmentsDeedsBeneficiary noticesTrustee certifications This position is litigation-focused. Candidates whose experience is primarily estate planning or trust administration should also have meaningful experience with contested trusts, estates, or probate matters. Billable Requirement: Approximately 1,500 billable hours annually. Compensation Total annual compensation is budgeted at $100,000-$115,000, including bonuses, depending on experience and overall fit. Eligible paralegals may earn quarterly performance bonuses based on meeting the firm's billable-hour requirements. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) Paid time offQuarterly bonus eligibility How to Apply Apply now or email your resume directly to: Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.com Subject: Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal Please include: Resume