Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot, based in Newport Beach, CA, seeks an experienced Trust & Estate litigator to lead matters end-to-end, including strategy, budgeting, and timelines. California Bar admission required and strong advocacy skills are essential.

Salary ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 per year, DOE, with 401(k) matching, and comprehensive benefits. Join a firm known for its probate and fiduciary dispute expertise and client service.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of recent Trust & Estate litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy; motion practice and deposition experience.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with strategic thinking, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• First/second-chair probate or civil trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead trust and estate litigation matters, from case strategy to timelines.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions; manage written discovery and e-discovery.
• Handle mediations, settlement conferences, and court appearances.
• Liaise with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, experts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Trust & Estate litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Trust & Estate litigation firm with a proven record in complex probate, trust, and fiduciary disputes.

Why join us

• Salary $140,000 – $200,000 per year (DOE)
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Additional firm perks

Responsibilities

• Lead trust and estate litigation matters end to end, including case strategy, budgeting, and timelines.
• Draft and argue pleadings, law and motion, discovery, trial briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct and defend depositions; manage written discovery and e-discovery.
• Handle mediations, settlement conferences, and regular court appearances.
• Liaise directly with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, experts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of recent Trust & Estate litigation experience (required), including probate and fiduciary disputes.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy; motion practice and deposition experience.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with strategic thinking, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Preferred first or second-chair trial experience in probate or civil matters and/or contested accountings, will/trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty, removal/surcharge, undue influence, and elder abuse claims.

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