Trust & Estate Attorney

Hybrid | Orange County, Los Angeles, or San Diego, CA

A well-established California law firm is seeking a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This role offers meaningful responsibility, sophisticated matters, and flexibility through a hybrid work structure.

• Handle contested trust and estate matters, including will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary litigation, and financial elder abuse claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements
• Take and defend depositions; participate in mediations and court appearances
• Work closely with partners on strategy-driven litigation from inception through resolution
• Manage cases with a high level of autonomy while collaborating within a team environment

• 3+ years of trust and estate litigation experience (civil litigation with trust/estate exposure will also be considered)
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience handling matters independently and interfacing directly with clients
• Prior courtroom experience is a plus

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 – $230,000 annually
. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: