Senior Associate Attorney

The Agency; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Agency in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our probate and trust litigation practice. This role supports Senior Associate or Senior Counsel level professionals and offers hybrid or fully remote work.

Eligible attorneys may elect a 1,550 billable hour requirement or higher. We offer competitive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with significant autonomy and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trust and estate litigation or probate experience.
• Active California Bar admission required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases and client relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Conduct depositions and attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and case developments
• Handle conservatorship, guardianship, and probate administration matters
• Advise trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Attorney at the Senior Associate or Senior Counsel level to join a growing probate and trust litigation practice. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who can independently manage trust and estate litigation matters, advise clients, and handle cases from inception through trial. The position offers the flexibility to work hybrid or fully remote, with attorneys able to elect a 1,550 billable hour requirement or higher. The firm offers competitive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Conduct depositions and attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and case developments
• Handle conservatorship, guardianship, and probate administration matters
• Advise trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of trust and estate litigation or probate experience
• Active California Bar admission is required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases and client relationships
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines

This role offers significant autonomy, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to take ownership of complex trust and estate matters within an established, collaborative boutique practice.

Benefits

• competitive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Agency Recruiting follows Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.