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Partner / Partner Group – Private Client Global Law Firm with a Boutique Feel | Multiple U.S. Locations Our client, a global law firm with a boutique feel, is seeking to add a Partner or Partner Group to its market-leading Private Client practice in the United States. For over 100 years, the firm has represented successful individuals and families, establishing itself as one of the few truly global private client law firms dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the practice provides integrated, cross-border advice that most domestic firms cannot match. Practice Overview The team advises on a wide range of matters, including: • Estate planning, wills, and succession, • Wealth structuring, tax and estate planning, • Family and business governance, • Trusts, foundations, and private trust companies, • Probate, estate administration, and trust management, • Planning for vulnerable persons and mental capacity issues Clients include senior executives, entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, family offices, and some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Many engagements are domestic, while others involve complex, cross-border interests requiring seamless coordination across jurisdictions. Candidate Profile • Established partner-level private client practitioner, or a partner group seeking a new platform., • Strong client relationships among high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families., • Proven experience in trusts & estates, succession planning, or related wealth structuring work., • Interest in leveraging a global, cross-border platform while enjoying a collaborative, boutique culture. The Opportunity • True hybrid flexibility: 3 days per week in-office., • Sustainable billing expectations:, • Partners: ~1,400 hours, • A platform with unmatched global reach and the ability to serve clients across jurisdictions., • The chance to grow alongside a team consistently recognized as a leader in private client work worldwide. ("partner" OR "of counsel" OR "counsel") AND ("private client" OR "trusts and estates" OR "estate planning" OR "wealth management" OR "succession planning" OR "probate" OR "trust administration" OR "family office" OR "fiduciary") AND ("high net worth" OR "ultra high net worth" OR "HNW" OR "UHNW" OR "private capital" OR "family wealth" OR "wealth structuring") NOT ("paralegal" OR "legal assistant" OR "law clerk" OR "insurance defense")

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Trust & Estates Paralegal to join a sophisticated private client practice serving high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-focused environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex trust and estate administration matters, while supporting related real estate, business entity, and charitable planning matters. Responsibilities • Manage complex trust and estate administrations from inception through completion., • Prepare asset inventories and assist with the valuation, transfer, retitling, and distribution of estate and trust assets., • Support the preparation of federal estate, gift, and fiduciary tax filings., • Assist with trust funding and ongoing trust administration matters., • Prepare deeds, assignments, transfer documents, beneficiary distribution documents, receipts, and releases., • Draft probate documents, court filings, and estate administration materials., • Assist with fiduciary accountings and administration reporting., • Coordinate with clients, trustees, beneficiaries, accountants, financial institutions, appraisers, and other professional advisors., • Support real estate transfers and related property matters arising from estate planning and administration., • Assist with the formation, maintenance, governance, and dissolution of corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and nonprofit entities., • Track critical deadlines, filings, distributions, and compliance requirements across multiple matters. Qualifications • 7+ years of trust and estates paralegal experience., • Strong experience with estate and trust administration, probate, and wealth transfer matters., • Knowledge of estate, gift, fiduciary, and property tax concepts., • Experience preparing real estate transfer documentation and coordinating related filings., • Familiarity with entity formation, governance, and compliance matters., • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail., • Comfortable interacting directly with clients, fiduciaries, accountants, financial institutions, and other advisors., • Compliance with California Business & Professions Code, • 6450 required., • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal | San Francisco | Hybrid $125,000–$150,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join a sophisticated private client practice in San Francisco. This is an opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to take meaningful ownership of complex trust and estate matters while working directly with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, accountants, and other professional advisors. The position will focus primarily on trust and estate administration, with additional exposure to real estate, entity, and nonprofit matters for high-net-worth individuals and families. What You’ll Do • Manage key aspects of complex trust and estate administrations, • Prepare asset inventories and coordinate valuations, retitling, transfers, and distributions, • Support preparation of federal estate and gift tax returns and related schedules, • Assist with trust funding, probate filings, fiduciary accountings, and beneficiary distributions, • Prepare deeds, assignments, receipts, releases, and other transfer documentation, • Coordinate directly with clients, fiduciaries, accountants, appraisers, financial institutions, and title companies, • Assist with real estate transfers, title and vesting matters, recording requirements, and property tax filings, • Support entity formation, governance, ownership transfers, compliance, restructuring, and nonprofit matters, • Manage deadlines, filings, document checklists, and matter status across multiple active engagements What We’re Looking For • 7+ years of trusts and estates paralegal experience, • Compliance with California Business & Professions Code §6450, • Strong knowledge of trust and estate administration and related tax and probate processes, • Experience handling sophisticated matters with a high degree of independence, • Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines, • Comfortable interacting directly with clients and outside advisors, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems; iManage experience is a plus, • Bachelor’s degree preferred Why Consider This Opportunity? This is not a purely administrative paralegal position. You’ll have the opportunity to own substantive workstreams, interact directly with senior attorneys and clients, and develop deeper expertise across sophisticated private client matters. Location: San Francisco, CA Schedule: Hybrid, approximately 2–3 days per week in office Compensation: $125,000–$150,000, depending on experience and other legally permitted factors

A multi-strategy venture capital investment platform ($10B+ AUM) is hiring a Paralegal for its Bay area legal team. This is a fund formation and deal-support seat — not an admin-heavy role - covering subscription agreements, KYC/AML, outside counsel management, closing logistics, and side letter administration across venture fund, venture debt, and secondaries transactions. Responsibilities • Fund Formation & Deal Support — Prepare subscription agreements, KYC/AML materials, and transfer documents; support fund formation cycles from entity formation through registration and filing, • Outside Counsel Management — Coordinate billing, track matter budgets, route invoices, and maintain the preferred counsel panel, • Closing Logistics — Manage signature packages, wire instructions, condition precedent checklists, and closing binders, • Contract & Compliance Support — Draft and manage NDAs, track and administer side letters, support regulatory inquiries and special projects, • Cross-Functional Collaboration — Partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Investor Relations to support the firm's investment platform Qualifications • 5+ years of paralegal experience, including 2+ years in investment management, private equity, venture capital, RIAs or a law firm funds/RIA practice, • Experience supporting fund closings, LP subscription processes, or securities transactions, • Comfort managing multiple concurrent workstreams independently

Your new company You will be joining a well‑established, nationally recognized real estate organization that owns and operates high‑quality shopping centers across major U.S. markets. The team is known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and long‑standing commitment to creating vibrant, community‑focused retail environments. The Walnut Creek regional office plays a key role in supporting leasing, operations, and development throughout the area. Your new role • Lease document preparation — Drafting leases, proposals, modifications, and correspondence., • Primary leasing contact — Providing pricing, information, and materials to prospective tenants and brokers., • Operational support — Managing key dates, data entry, research, and leasing actions., • Marketing coordination — Creating presentations, reports, and marketing content., • Database management — Maintaining accurate leasing records and software systems., • Deal assistance — Helping with renewals and new leasing transactions., • Networking involvement — Attending local events to build tenant and broker relationships., • Administrative leadership — Providing high‑level support to the leasing team and office leadership. What you'll need to succeed • An Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (such as a paralegal certificate) is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred., • Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial real estate, including leasing support or work involving legal documents and commercial leases., • Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing contract and lease documentation., • Working knowledge of contract terminology and the fundamentals of real estate leasing operations., • Strong quantitative and analytical abilities to support leasing activities., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary, along with eligibility for a 10% annual bonus. The total rewards package includes generous PTO, paid holidays, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, stock grants, paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, and access to ongoing professional development resources. The organization offers a supportive, growth‑oriented environment with strong opportunities for advancement. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Mercor is seeking experienced Senior Civil Legal Paralegals and Accredited Representatives to review AI-generated legal guidance involving civil legal services workflows. Required Qualifications - Significant experience as a Senior Paralegal or Accredited Representative.

A family law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in San Jose, CA.

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a solo family law attorney in San Leandro, CA. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in family law, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage filings

A family law firm in California is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support attorneys in high-net-worth family law cases.

Start Date: Fall 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, Ca 94545 Job Summary The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Paralegal Studies for the Paralegal Studies Program at Chabot College in Hayward. The Par

Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal (JN -072026-426336) San Leandro, California Salary: USD25 - USD35 per hour Adams & Martin Group is working with a family law firm to identify a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a solo attorney. Responsibilities Attorney & Administrative Support Provide c

Paralegal to assist Real Estate Law Attorneys in preparing leases and related documentation. A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience is required, with strong communication skills being essential.

Essential Functions Litigation Assist outside and in-house counsel with commercial litigation including intake, filing, litigation holds, case management, deadline tracking, fact collection, document organization and discovery Communicate with various internal departments and vendors/vendors' coun

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PTInstructor, Paralegal Studies for the Paralegal Studies Program atChabot College in Hayward.

Arcadia Management Services is looking for a Paralegal & Claims Manager to join our exceptional team. Bachelors degree, Paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Litigation • Assist outside and in-house counsel with commercial litigation including intake, filing, litigation holds, case management, deadline tracking, fact collection, document organization and discovery • Communicate with various internal departments and vendors/vend

Paralegal, Real Estate Law job at Ross Stores, Inc. Competencies People Collaboration Self Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability and Execution Manages Conflict Business Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes Qualifications And Special Skills Required Minimum of 3 years