Senior Attorney - Trusts and Estates Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Attorney - Trusts and Estates Litigation

Established (15+ Years) and Growing Mid-Sized Firm Seeking a  Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney for  in El Segundo, CA (Hybrid/Remote)!

 

An established firm based in El Segundo, CA with over 15 years in practice is seeking a Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join their team onsite. This role will focus on trusts and estates litigation, probate litigation, contested estate matters, fiduciary disputes, trust contests, will contests, probate administration disputes, and related estate litigation matters for clients requiring strong advocacy, legal writing, and courtroom experience.

 

Offer:

- Salary range: $180,000-$225,000+, contingent on experience

- Minimum billable requirement of 1,550 hours annually

- Discretionary and billable-hour bonus opportunities 

- Work/Life Balance- flexbile hybrid/remote office policy

- Quarterly bonus opportunities available based on billable-hour performance

- Referral commission bonus for work referred to the firm that is billed and collected

- Comprehensive benefits package

 

Qualifications:

- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar

- 5+ years of trusts and estates litigation experience

- Probate experience, i ncluding contested probate matters and probate court proceedings

- Experience handling fiduciary disputes, trust contests, will contests, estate disputes, and related litigation matters

- Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

- Ability to manage matters independently from case assessment through resolution

- Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement communications, and court filings

- Strong client communication skills and ability to work with beneficiaries, trustees, executors, fiduciaries, and family members involved in sensitive disputes

 

Responsibilities:

- Represent clients in trusts and estates litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary disputes, trust contests, will contests, and contested estate matters

- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents

- Appear in probate court for hearings, conferences, motions, and contested matters

- Manage probate-related disputes involving trustees, executors, beneficiaries, heirs, and fiduciaries

- Develop litigation strategy, evaluate claims and defenses, and advise clients throughout each stage of the matter

- Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses relating to probate, trust administration, estate disputes, and fiduciary obligations

- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and internal team members to move matters forward efficiently

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$200000 - $250000 USD per year