Senior Trust Litigation Attorney

Boutique firm in Irvine! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mallory Schreiner Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $175,000 - $400,000 per year A bit about us: Boutique firm in Irvine! Why join us? 10% origination bonus Full medical benefits PTO Job Details Job Details: Our legal firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Trust Litigation Attorney to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging trust and estate litigation matters. The successful candidate will be part of a team that handles all aspects of estate planning, probate, conservatorship, complex planning, mitigating tax liability, complex administration, tax, and probate litigation. This is a permanent, full-time position that provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where you will be challenged daily. Responsibilities: As a Senior Trust Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible for: 1. Representing clients in probate and trust litigation matters, including will contests, trust disputes, undue influence, capacity issues, claims against fiduciaries, and breach of fiduciary duty cases. 2. Providing comprehensive estate planning services to clients, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. 3. Advising clients on complex planning strategies to mitigate tax liability and ensure the efficient transfer of wealth. 4. Handling complex administration matters, including probate administration, trust administration, and conservatorship proceedings. 5. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates and ensuring their needs are met. 6. Collaborating with other members of the legal team to develop strategies for cases and to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in trust and estate law. Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the Senior Trust Litigation Attorney position will have: 1. A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. 2. Admission to the state bar. 3. A minimum of 7 years of experience in trust and estate litigation, including experience with probate, conservatorship, complex planning, mitigating tax liability, complex administration, and probate litigation. 4. Superior analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset. 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and understandable manner. 6. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve disputes in a manner that benefits our clients. 7. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and maintaining the highest ethical standards. 8. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney who is looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a well-respected legal firm. If you meet the above qualifications and are eager to take on this exciting role, we encourage you to apply. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy