Lead Probate & Trust Attorney — Remote/Hybrid

Orionplacement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks an experienced probate and trust litigation attorney to join a boutique firm in California. You will lead matters from inception through trial and act as the primary client contact, with the flexibility to work fully remote or hybrid, requiring only 2 days per week in the West Los Angeles office.

The role requires 5+ years in probate/trust litigation or 8+ years in civil/family law with strong references.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of probate, trust, and estate litigation experience; OR 8+ years of civil or family law litigation with strong tenure and references.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and serve as attorney of record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with courtroom confidence.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and deadline management.
• Comfort advising clients directly and making independent legal judgments.
• Genuine interest in trust and estate law with active development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead attorney on trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Take depositions, attend mediations, negotiate settlements, and appear in probate court.
• Advise clients on pre-litigation strategy and litigation risk.
• Manage conservatorship and guardianship proceedings from start to finish.
• Oversee probate administrations from opening to discharge of the personal representative.
• Counsel trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration matters and disputes.
• Research complex issues and translate findings into actionable strategy.

Skills

Caseload management

Courtroom experience

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Independent judgment

Client advisory

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Orionplacement seeks an experienced probate and trust litigation attorney to join a boutique firm in California. You will lead matters from inception through trial and act as the primary client contact, with the flexibility to work fully remote or hybrid, requiring only 2 days per week in the West Los Angeles office.

The role requires 5+ years in probate/trust litigation or 8+ years in civil/family law with strong references.