Paralegal

Pay

$85,000.00 - $ per year

• 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

On‑site in Walnut Creek, CA (collaborative, in‑person team environment)

Must have 3+ years of experience as a paralegal (required)

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 guardian ships and conservatorships. We take a proactive, practical approach to solving client problems and pride ourselves on high‑touch service and follow‑through. Confidential Employer.

• 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 guardian ships, 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)

• 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)

• 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, guardian ships, and estate planning support
• A team that values competence, reliability, and taking ownership

Job Type: Full‑time

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance