CA Barred Senior Trust Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% origination bonus

Full medical benefits

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Senior Trust Litigation Attorney in Irvine, CA for a permanent, full-time role. You will handle complex probate and trust litigation, including will contests and fiduciary disputes, while also providing comprehensive estate planning services.

The team emphasizes strong client service, ethical standards, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a JD, California bar admission, and about 7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Superior analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to client service and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate and trust litigation, including will contests and fiduciary disputes.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives for estate planning.
• Advise on complex planning to mitigate tax liability and wealth transfer.
• Handle probate and trust administration and conservatorship proceedings.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular updates and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with the legal team to strategize and stay current on trust and estate law developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Ethics

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job details

Salary: $225,000 - $280,000 per year

About us

Boutique firm in Irvine!

Why join us

• 10% origination bonus
• Full medical benefits
• PTO

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

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

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.

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