Trust & Estates Litigation Attorney

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career in a highly specialized trusts, estates, probate, and litigation practice.
• Take on meaningful, sophisticated matters that help clients protect their assets, families, businesses, and legacies.
• Gain direct experience handling depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys and receive valuable mentorship and professional development.
• Enjoy a collegial environment that values growth, autonomy, quality work, and work-life balance.
• Manage a 1,700 annual billable-hour expectation while working on sophisticated and meaningful client matters.
• Competitive benefits plus discretionary performance and rainmaker bonus opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement available after completing the initial onboarding period.

Location:

Pasadena, California. This is a hybrid opportunity, with an initial 90-day in-office onboarding period followed by flexible work-from-home options.

Note:

Candidates must have an active California State Bar license in good standing, at least 1 year of civil litigation experience, and at least 1 year of trusts and estates experience. These are firm requirements. Candidates must also be comfortable independently handling core litigation responsibilities, including depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and caseload management.

About Us

We are an established law practice focused on helping clients protect their assets, plan for the future, resolve disputes, and preserve their legacies. Our team provides thoughtful analysis, practical legal strategies, and high-quality service across trusts and estates, probate, real estate, business planning, and litigation matters. We believe in collaboration, professional growth, and delivering meaningful results for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a variety of trusts, estates, probate, real estate, and related litigation matters.
• Take and defend depositions and manage all phases of discovery.
• Attend and advocate at hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research and develop practical strategies for complex client matters.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and help clients pursue efficient resolutions.
• Independently manage litigation deadlines, tasks, and an active caseload.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while maintaining strong client and professional relationships.
• Contribute to both litigation and transactional matters as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership with the California State Bar in good standing.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience — required.
• 1+ year of trusts and estates experience — required.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral argument, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, priorities, and a caseload.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, intelligent, and quick to learn.
• Positive, self-starting team player with strong communication skills.
• Salary expectations must fall within the stated compensation range.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build deep expertise in a specialized and growing practice while working alongside experienced attorneys who value mentorship and professional development. Our team offers a positive, collegial environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their work, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact for clients and their families. We also offer a strong benefits package, flexible hybrid scheduling after onboarding, a 1,700 annual billable-hour target, and opportunities for continued career growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance