HIRING AN ESTATE PLANNING PARALEGAL (HYBRID + SIGNING BONUS)

Are you a personable and detail-oriented paraprofessional committed to delivering top-notch service and outstanding work product for clients? JDS Law helps California families protect their home, business, assets, and legacy from probate, taxes, and family drama. No stress, no loopholes—just smart planning and strong advocacy for a secure future. We exist to help our clients protect what matters most! If this mission resonates with you, then please keep reading.

A specialized law firm in Temecula, California is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal with the right mix of personality and technical ability to join our team. If you are exceptionally detail-oriented, exert genuine effort, are looking to grow professionally, and are committed to helping clients protect what matters most, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time hourly position; will consider part-time arrangement for the right candidate.
• In-Office position with scheduling flexibility. Hybrid arrangement available based on demonstrated ability, but not fully remote.
• We offer a competitive salary based on skillset and experience; salary range for qualified candidates is $25-$30 per hour, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Eligibility for benefits after 90 days of successful employment:

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching

• SIGNING BONUS available for successful candidate with verified 1+ years’ hands-on experience drafting California estate plans in Wealth Docx. Must start work within 3 weeks of accepting job offer (offer subject to terms of JDS Law’s Signing Bonus Agreement.)

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including estate plans using Wealth Docx, pleadings, discovery, settlement agreements, and other court documents.
• Document organization, review, and management (paper and electronic). • Procedural tasks in California probate courts, including filing and serving pretrial pleadings.
• Review discovery documents and prepare discovery responses.
• Assist with trust and estate administration tasks, including preparing trust reports and accountings.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Paralegal for a California law firm or equivalent environment required.
• 1+ year hands-on experience drafting estate planning documents using Wealth Docx highly preferred; scenario-building experience a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail focused on accuracy and quality required.
• Working knowledge of the California Rules of Court and Code of Civil Procedure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 required.
• Familiarity with Clio Grow and Clio Manage preferred.

Who We Are

JDS Law is a client-centered team of professionals that help families and business owners protect what they’ve built, for generations. Our clients receive high-quality personalized legal services delivered by caring professionals.

JDS Law is a positive and collaborative office where we give our best effort, connect with and care about others, and never stop learning. Everyone in our firm is valued, treated with respect, compensated fairly, and empowered to grow professionally. If this sounds like a workplace that might inspire you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Next Steps

Qualified applicants, please submit resumé and writing sample to Jenny Shin, by email to info@jdslawyers.com. In the subject line, please include the word “Elevate”. If you are selected to interview with our firm, we have a multi-step process that includes skills testing, personality assessment, and reference checks.

Applicants who do not follow the above next steps when applying will not be considered for the position.