Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

Job details This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us Trust & Estate litigation firm with a proven record in complex probate, trust, and fiduciary disputes. Why join us Salary $140,000 – $200,000 per year (DOE) 401(k) with matching Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Additional firm perks Job Details Responsibilities Lead trust and estate litigation matters end to end, including case strategy, budgeting, and timelines. Draft and argue pleadings, law and motion, discovery, trial briefs, and settlement agreements. Conduct and defend depositions; manage written discovery and e-discovery. Handle mediations, settlement conferences, and regular court appearances. Liaise directly with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, experts, and opposing counsel. Qualifications 2-5 years of recent Trust & Estate litigation experience (required), including probate and fiduciary disputes. Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy; motion practice and deposition experience. Ability to independently manage a caseload with strategic thinking, urgency, and attention to detail. Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar. Preferred first or second-chair trial experience in probate or civil matters and/or contested accountings, will/trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty, removal/surcharge, undue influence, and elder abuse claims. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr