Paralegal

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Stable, well-established practice with meaningful work supporting families through life transitions Hands-on role with real ownership of court-facing matters (probate and limited conservatorships) Strong support structure in-office, with opportunities to grow across probate, trust administration, and estate planning Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a 401k Work directly with attorneys to take drafting and filing burden off their plate and keep cases moving Location: On-site in Walnut Creek, CA (collaborative, in-person team environment) Note: Must have 3+ years of experience as a paralegal (required) About Our Client They are an established Walnut Creek-based estate planning and probate practice with a strong focus on probate administration, special needs planning, and court-related matters like guardianships and conservatorships. We take a proactive, practical approach to solving client problems and pride ourselves on high-touch service and follow-through. Confidential Employer. Job Description Draft probate pleadings, petitions, notices, and supporting declarations for filing Support start-to-finish probate administration, including calendaring, notices, document collection, and follow-up Assist with court-facing matters involving limited conservatorships and guardianships, including judicial forms Prepare clean first drafts and assemble exhibits so filings are organized and submission-ready Coordinate with courts, clients, and third parties to obtain records and keep matters on track Maintain case files, deadlines, and task lists for matters that may run 12+ months Provide paralegal support across additional practice areas as needed (trust administration and estate planning support) Qualifications 3+ years of experience as a paralegal (required) Experience preparing court pleadings and working with filing deadlines Strong drafting, organization, and attention to detail Professional communication style (comfortable working with clients during sensitive situations) Probate and trust administration exposure is a plus (start-to-finish probate experience is ideal, not required) Why You Will Love Working Here Youll be trusted to do substantive work that matters, not just administrative tasks Clear impact: your drafting and organization directly improve speed, quality, and client experience Variety across probate, conservatorships, guardianships, and estate planning support A team that values competence, reliability, and taking ownership JPC-690 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance