Litigation Paralegal (Costa Mesa)

Job Description Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Trust & Probate Estate Litigation ParalegalCareer Consulting Partners has partnered with a nationally recognized multi-jurisdictional law firm dedicated exclusively to probate litigation. They are trial attorneys who excel at probate and care deeply about their team, communities, and the clients who trust them to protect and preserve the legacies their loved ones intended. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional advocacy in trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship disputes, providing clients with steady guidance through complex legal and emotional challenges.We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in probate court matters to join our Costa Mesa, CA office. This role is ideal for a litigation-focused paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership of substantive casework in partnership with the attorneys. Trust and probate estate administration paralegals without litigation experience need not apply.Duties/Responsibilities:Draft court filings, including pleadings, motions, and supporting documentsPrepare and respond to discovery, including drafting requests and responsesDraft subpoenas and manage all related follow-up with third partiesGather, organize, and maintain client documents and case materialsPrepare and organize incoming and outgoing document productionsCreate detailed indices of client, opposing party, and third-party documentsDevelop case timelines and chronologiesPrepare exhibits for depositions, mediations, and hearingsAssemble trial documents, exhibit binders, witness lists, and other trial-related materialsProvide comprehensive trial support to attorneys during all phases of litigationConduct research on procedural rules and substantive law, including cite checking, Shepardizing, and BluebookingPerform other clerical and administrative duties as neededQualifications:A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal degree program is a plusCertified Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant designation a plusA bachelor's Degree is also a plusMinimum 2 years of paralegal experiencein probate, trust, estate, or civil litigationFamiliarity with Smokeball case management software is a plusProficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office is requiredAbility to manage multiple priorities efficiently while meeting deadlinesExceptional oral and written communication skillsCompensation & Benefits:Salary Range: $70,000 - $115,000The company paid retirement contributionsPaid medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid basic life insurance and short-term disabilityPaid time off, including sick and vacation timePaid maternity and paternity leavePaid parkingDiscretionary, performance-based bonusesLocation:Costa Mesa, CaliforniaPlease note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. xhyhwjd We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward