California Licensed Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Managing a portfolio of trust and probate litigation matters, the full-time California Licensed Litigation Paralegal will handle all phases of active litigation, including court filings and case management, while working remotely from San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case progress from intake through resolution or trial, ensuring timely execution and communication with attorneys and clients
• Handle court filings, draft legal documents, and prepare trial support materials while maintaining organized case files
• Serve as a communication point among attorneys, clients, and support staff, mentoring junior team members as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with at least 3+ years in trust and estate litigation
• Experience supporting a minimum of 25 depositions and 3 trials
• Strong knowledge of Probate Code, California Rules of Court, and Code of Civil Procedure
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro and familiarity with litigation support tools like Trial Director
• Experience with case management systems, preferably Clio