Senior Trusts & Estates Litigator - Leadership & Strategy

DLKLawGroup PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development activities

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading law firm in California seeks a Senior Attorney to play a pivotal role in handling trusts & estates litigation. This position demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex cases while mentoring junior attorneys. The ideal candidate should possess 5-10 years of litigation experience and an active California Bar membership. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative firm culture, with responsibilities ranging from client counseling to developing case strategies. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment await the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in civil or trusts & estates litigation.
• Ability to manage high-value, multi-issue litigation cases.
• Experience supervising or mentoring Associate Attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for litigation.
• Oversee fiduciary disputes, will contests, and breach of trust claims.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution options.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical reasoning

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Active Member of the State Bar of California

Advanced law degree or specialization

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Law firm practice management software

Job description

A leading law firm in California seeks a Senior Attorney to play a pivotal role in handling trusts & estates litigation. This position demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex cases while mentoring junior attorneys. The ideal candidate should possess 5-10 years of litigation experience and an active California Bar membership. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative firm culture, with responsibilities ranging from client counseling to developing case strategies. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment await the successful applicant.