Trust & Estates Paralegal

Trust & Estates Paralegal

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $135,000 – $145,000 per year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote after 45 days)

LHH is working with a national law firm seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Paralegal in their Downtown Los Angeles to support a busy estate planning and administration practice. This position is well-suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable interacting with clients, and able to manage a varied workload that spans estate planning, trust administration, probate support, and transactional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estate planning and trust administration, including document preparation, client communication, and case organization.
• Draft estate planning documents, trust‑funding materials, and supporting transactional filings.
• Prepare real estate transfer documents, including deeds and related recordation materials.
• Assist with probate pleadings, petitions, and other court‑related filings.
• Compile financial information and supporting documentation for estate tax returns.
• Form and maintain business entities, including LLCs and nonprofit organizations.
• Participate in client meetings, collect required information, and provide status updates.
• Coordinate asset transfers, beneficiary changes, and communication with financial institutions. Provide general support to attorneys handling trust, estate, and probate matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Trust & Estates paralegal experience preferred; strong candidates with 3–5 years will be considered.
• BA or BS degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program.
• Experience preparing estate planning documents, probate filings, and trust administration materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort handling high levels of client interaction.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of California probate procedures; probate experience strongly preferred.

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