Attorney Trust Estate Litigation 148955

Mission Recruiting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate in California with 8–15 years of litigation experience to join our growing practice in Irvine. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated trust and estate disputes and civil litigation, with the ability to manage complex matters independently.

The firm emphasizes work‑life balance, mentoring, and client service, offering flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a collaborative environment that supports professional

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in trust and estate litigation preferred; strong civil litigation also considered.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-level trust and estate and civil litigation matters.
• Manage depositions, motion practice, discovery, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Develop or expand trusts and estates litigation practice.
• Deliver exceptional client service with strong advocacy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Trial preparation

Client communication

Education

Active California Bar license

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

An established California law firm - consistently recognized as one of the region's best places to work, is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 8-15 years of litigation experience to join its growing litigation practice.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced litigators who want to continue handling sophisticated, high-level matters while working in a firm that genuinely values work-life balance. Rather than measuring success solely by billable hours, the firm is committed to creating an environment where attorneys can build rewarding careers, deliver exceptional client service, and maintain fulfilling personal lives.

The litigation practice includes sophisticated trust and estate disputes, business litigation, and select civil defense matters. While experience in trust and estate litigation is preferred, accomplished civil litigators looking to develop a specialized practice are encouraged to apply. The firm is willing to train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of litigation experience
• Trust and estate litigation experience preferred; strong civil litigation experience also considered
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, mediations, and trial preparation
• Excellent legal research, writing, advocacy, and client communication skills
• Active California Bar license in good standing

Why Join This Firm?

This firm's reputation extends beyond the quality of its legal work. It has been consistently recognized as one of the region's best places to work, reflecting a long-standing commitment to supporting its attorneys both professionally and personally.

Attorneys benefit from:

• Approximately 1,600 annual billable hours - not 2,000+
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Sophisticated, intellectually engaging litigation matters
• Meaningful, long-term client relationships
• The opportunity to develop or expand a trusts and estates litigation practice
• A collaborative, collegial team that enjoys working together
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern technology and AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Salary Range:

$160,000 - $220,000

Reference:

148955

Compensation:

$160,000-$220,000 per year