Senior Litigation Attorney

Schomer Law Group; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $160k–$260k

Bonuses paid twice a year

Partnership potential

Paralegal team

Modern tools

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

PTO and holidays

Bar dues coverage

CLE and training costs coverage

Educational assistance

Courtroom mentorship

El Segundo office near the beach with柔

Job summary

Schomer Law Group in El Segundo seeks a senior litigation attorney to take real caseload responsibility in trust, estate and probate matters. You will manage contested cases from filing through trial, supported by a founder who still tries cases.

The firm offers a generous salary range, bonuses, partnership potential, a paralegal team, modern tools, comprehensive benefits and a beachside office with in-person work encouraged.

Qualifications

• California bar admission in good standing.
• 5 to 10 years of civil litigation experience with emphasis on trust, estate and probate litigation.
• Experience as lead counsel on depositions, motions, mediations and hearings; trial experience preferred.
• Strong writing, sound judgment and ability to build trust with clients and families.
• Familiarity with the Probate Code; conservatorship, real property or tax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contested trust, estate, probate, conservatorship and fiduciary matters from petition through trial.
• Draft petitions, objections, motions and discovery; take and defend depositions; handle mediations and settlement talks.
• Appear at hearings and trials in the Los Angeles County probate courts.
• Receive backing from a founder who still tries cases and mentor junior litigators as you grow.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trust & probate litigation

Deposition leadership

Motions and hearings

Client relations

Education

Bar admission - California

Job description

Do you want to try cases, not just settle them, and be rewarded for the results you deliver? Schomer Law Group is a trust, estate and probate firm in El Segundo with a growing litigation practice led by a founder who has tried more than 70 cases. We are looking for a senior litigation attorney who wants real caseload responsibility, the courtroom work that comes with it, and a long-term stake in what we are building.

What You Will Do

You will carry your own caseload of contested trust, estate, probate, conservatorship and fiduciary matters, from the first petition through trial. That means drafting petitions, objections, motions and discovery, taking and defending depositions, handling mediations and settlement talks, and appearing at hearings and trials in the Los Angeles County probate courts. You will have the backing of a founder who still tries cases, and as you grow, you will help mentor our newer litigators and take on a larger role in the practice.

What You Bring

• California bar admission in good standing
• 5 to 10 years of civil litigation experience, with an emphasis on trust, estate and probate litigation
• Experience as lead counsel on depositions, motions, mediations and hearings, and trial experience if you have it
• Strong writing, sound judgment and the ability to build trust with clients and families
• Familiarity with the Probate Code. Conservatorship, real property or tax experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• A base salary of $160,000 to $260,000, depending on experience, with a 1,600 billable hour target and bonuses paid twice a year, based on a percentage of hours above target or of collections
• Partnership potential for attorneys ready to build their future here
• A paralegal team that outnumbers our attorneys and modern tools that keep routine work off your desk, so your time goes to practicing law
• An innovative marketing department that supports our team and helps you earn the recognition you deserve
• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options, with an employer contribution toward health premiums, and a retirement plan with an employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full coverage of your state bar dues and approved CLE and training costs
• Tax-free educational assistance you can apply to student loans or further education
• Courtroom mentorship from a founder who came from a big firm, is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, and an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School; and the chance to offer practical and creative solutions to families in difficult situations
• An El Segundo office not far from the beach, where we value in-person work, with flexibility available for the right candidate

Schomer Law Group is an equal opportunity employer.