Job description

Trueline's client, a fast-moving litigation-focused law firm, is seeking a Probate Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Encino, CA (onsite). This is an urgent, trial-to-hire opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in probate matters who can step in quickly, contribute immediately, and grow into a long-term role. What You'll Do as the Probate Litigation Paralegal: • Support attorneys with probate litigation matters including trust disputes, conservatorships, and contested estates • Draft, file, and manage legal documents such as petitions, motions, and court filings • Coordinate case calendars, deadlines, and court appearances • Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel • Assist with discovery, case preparation, and document management • Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with court procedures Must-Haves as the Probate Litigation Paralegal: • 3-5 years of experience in California probate litigation • Strong familiarity with trusts, wills, conservatorships, and related proceedings • Experience drafting motions, petitions, and legal filings • Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Encino, CA • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines Nice-to-Haves as the Probate Litigation Paralegal: • Experience using CLEO or similar legal case management software • Prior experience in a small or mid-sized litigation firm environment • Junior attorney candidates with relevant probate experience will be considered Our Client Offers: • High-impact role with immediate responsibility and visibility • Flexible approach to benefits for the right candidate • Supportive, team-oriented environment with direct access to leadership

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Must-haves

What You'll Do as the Probate Litigation Paralegal:
Support attorneys with probate litigation matters including trust disputes, conservatorships, and contested estates
Draft, file, and manage legal documents such as petitions, motions, and court filings
Coordinate case calendars, deadlines, and court appearances
Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Assist with discovery, case preparation, and document management
Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with court procedures
3-5 years of experience in California probate litigation
Strong familiarity with trusts, wills, conservatorships, and related proceedings
Experience drafting motions, petitions, and legal filings
Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Encino, CA
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
Experience using CLEO or similar legal case management software
Prior experience in a small or mid-sized litigation firm environment
Junior attorney candidates with relevant probate experience will be considered
High-impact role with immediate responsibility and visibility
Flexible approach to benefits for the right candidate
Supportive, team-oriented environment with direct access to leadership

Nice-to-haves

Nice-to-Haves as the Probate Litigation Paralegal:

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