Sr. Probate Litigation Associate

Adams & Martin Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Torrance, CA seeks a Senior Probate Litigation Attorney to join its trust and probate practice. The role requires California Bar admission, 3–8 years of litigation experience, and the ability to independently manage a caseload in a leadership-focused environment.

The firm emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and client communication, with a fixed base salary of $245,000 and a 1,800 annual billable requirement; onsite work and significant investment in AI and legal technology

Qualifications

• Licensed California attorney with active bar.
• 3-8 years of litigation experience.
• Probate litigation experience preferred.
• Family law litigators with strong trial exposure encouraged to apply.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Strong leadership and client communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys.
• Stable career history with demonstrated growth and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead probate litigation matters and manage a caseload with independence.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Represent clients with strong advocacy and ethical standards.

Skills

Licensed California Bar

Litigation experience

Independent caseload management

Leadership and client communication

Mentoring junior attorneys

Stable career history

Job description

A growing trust and probate litigation firm is seeking a Senior Probate Litigation Attorney to join its Torrance office. This firm focuses exclusively on trust, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, beneficiary rights, trustee disputes, elder financial abuse, and related litigation matters.

Torrance, CA | 100% Onsite

$245,000 Base Salary

Qualifications

• California Bar licensed attorney
• 3-8 years of litigation experience
• Probate litigation experience preferred
• Family law litigators with strong trial exposure encouraged to apply
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Strong leadership and client communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys
• Stable career history with demonstrated growth and commitment

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a litigation role. The firm is looking for an attorney who naturally takes ownership, leads by example, and wants to make a long-term impact.

Highlights

• $245,000 fixed base salary
• 1,800 annual billable requirement
• Leadership-focused opportunity
• Significant investment in AI and legal technology
• Collaborative, mentorship-driven environment

This position is ideal for a litigator seeking meaningful responsibility, leadership opportunity, and a values-driven culture.

Desired Skills and Experience

3-8 year associate with strong litigation skills who can independently manage cases, mentor junior attorneys, and step into a leadership role. Probate litigation experience is preferred, but accomplished family law litigators with trial experience are also encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.