Lead Trust & Estate Litigator — Remote or Hybrid

Orion Placement; California; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

We are a boutique probate law firm based in West Los Angeles, focused exclusively on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation, administration, and related probate disputes for clients across California and the United States. With a team of just under 50, we combine intimacy with the sophistication and volume of a larger practice.

Take ownership as the lead attorney on trust and estate litigation, handling matters from inception through trial.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years probate, trust, and estate litigation or 8+ years civil/family litigation with strong references.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and serve as attorney of record.
• Strong written and verbal communication with courtroom confidence.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and deadline management.
• Comfort advising clients directly and exercising independent judgment.
• Genuine interest in trust and estate law with ongoing development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active California Bar license

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent caseload management

Courtroom confidence

Attention to detail

Client advisory ability

Interest in trust and estate law

Job description

We are a boutique probate law firm based in West Los Angeles, focused exclusively on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation, administration, and related probate disputes for clients across California and the United States. With a team of just under 50, we combine intimacy with the sophistication and volume of a larger practice.

Take ownership as the lead attorney on trust and estate litigation, handling matters from inception through trial.