Senior Litigation Associate

Bighornlaw; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing litigation firm in San Diego seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to handle contested probate, trust, and civil litigation cases. The role offers the opportunity for professional growth within a relaxed and informal culture, while providing clients with high-quality, personalized service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil and probate litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate and civil litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and motions.
• Manage complex estate and trust litigation matters.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our legal team. Responsibilities include representing clients in contested probate and trust cases, managing disputes concerning wills, trusts, estates, and fiduciary duties, as well as handling other types of civil litigation cases.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of probate, trust, and civil litigation, and settling related conflicts. This is a remote position, with our primary office situated in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate litigation matters, including will contests, trust disputes, and estate-related conflicts.
• Represent clients in civil litigation cases.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, petitions, and discovery requests.
• Provide guidance to clients on their rights, options, and strategies for resolving estate-related disputes.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and staff to effectively manage caseloads and meet client needs.
• Manage and oversee complex estate and trust litigation matters from inception to resolution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 5+ years of experience in civil and probate litigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate effectively in court and during negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation

$180,000+ based on experience

Weiner Law is a growing trusts and estates and litigation firm. Our mission is to provide exemplary client service so that clients become raving fans. What makes us unique is that we offer big law experience but in a small firm environment. Clients receive red carpet treatment from start to finish in a very personalized manner. Our culture is relaxed and informal. Due to the rapid growth of our firm, there is considerable scope for career progression.