Trust & Estate Planning Paralegal (Irvine)

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Irvine, California (Onsite)

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

LHH Recruitment Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established Irvine-based law firm seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys sophisticated trust administration work in a collaborative, long-tenured firm environment.

The firm offers a positive workplace culture, strong employee retention, comprehensive benefits, and paid parking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of trust administration and related matters.

• Prepare estate and gift tax returns.

• Prepare fiduciary accountings and legal notices.

• Communicate with clients and gather information necessary for trust administration.

• Draft trust administration documents, including trust certifications, asset allocation schedules, and beneficiary transfer documents.

• Support attorneys with trust and estate matters while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience.

• Paralegal certificate required.

• Experience with trust administration, fiduciary accountings, and estate and gift tax returns.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 annually.

• 401(k)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement benefits

• Paid parking

Additional Information

• Full-time, onsite position in Irvine, California.

• No probate or litigation responsibilities.

• Trusts & Estates practice support role.

If you are an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with a respected law firm, we encourage you to apply.

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: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tatiana Montealegre

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 https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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.