Probate Litigation Associate - Remote & Mentorship

Adams & Martin Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Mentorship and professional dev.

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is seeking an Associate Attorney (Probate & Estate Litigation) to join its Trusts, Estates, and Probate Litigation practice. The attorney will work closely with senior attorneys on probate, trust, and guardianship matters, with mentorship and professional development in a collaborative, technology-forward firm.

The role supports litigation from inception through trial, including appearances in probate court, and offers a base salary of $125,000–$170,000 with billable-hour

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar admission
• 1–3 years of litigation experience in any practice area
• Probate, trust, or estate law experience preferred but not required
• Strong academic credentials; Law Review experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research related to trust, estate, and probate litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents
• Support litigation matters from inception through trial
• Appear in probate court proceedings
• Assist with probate administration matters through final discharge
• Assist with conservatorship and guardianship matters throughout the lifecycle of each case
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff on case strategy and client service initiatives
• Handle additional projects and assignments as needed

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Legal research and writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active California Bar admission

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is seeking an Associate Attorney (Probate & Estate Litigation) to join its Trusts, Estates, and Probate Litigation practice. The attorney will work closely with senior attorneys on probate, trust, and guardianship matters, with mentorship and professional development in a collaborative, technology-forward firm.

The role supports litigation from inception through trial, including appearances in probate court, and offers a base salary of $125,000–$170,000 with billable-hour