Trust & Estates Paralegal
Pay Rate: $35-$45 per hour DOE
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire, Onsite, Full-Time
LHH is working with a national law firm seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Paralegal on a contract-to-hire basis to support a busy estate planning and administration practice in Downtown Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a highly organized paralegal who is comfortable interacting with clients and managing a diverse workload across estate planning, trust administration, probate, and transactional matters. There is strong potential for conversion to a permanent position based on performance and business need.
Responsibilities
- Assist with estate planning and trust administration, including document preparation, client communication, and matter organization
- Draft estate planning documents, trust funding materials, and related transactional filings
- Prepare real estate transfer documents, including deeds and recordation materials
- Assist with probate petitions, pleadings, and court 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, gather required information, and provide status updates
- Coordinate asset transfers, beneficiary changes, and communications with financial institutions
- Provide general support to attorneys handling trust, estate, and probate matters
Qualifications
- 4+ years of Trust & Estates paralegal experience
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
- Experience with estate planning documents, probate filings, and trust administration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of client interaction
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems preferred
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour
Search managed by: Isaiah Dunn
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.