Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney

Law firm; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine-based law firm is seeking a Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney to handle complex probate, trust disputes, undue influence, and conservatorship matters. You will join a fast-paced team that supports high-stakes litigation, sophisticated estate planning, tax mitigation, and meticulous administration for demanding clients.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, California bar admission, 7+ years of trust and estate litigation experience, and outstanding

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California state bar.
• 7+ years of trust and estate litigation experience, including probate, conservatorship, and related matters.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate and trust litigation, including will contests and fiduciary duty issues.
• Provide comprehensive estate planning services, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
• Advise on complex planning strategies to mitigate tax liability and facilitate wealth transfer.
• Handle probate and trust administration as well as conservatorship proceedings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, providing updates and addressing needs.
• Collaborate with the legal team to strategize on cases and stay current on trust and estate law developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Client service

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Job description

A well respected Irvine based law firm is looking they are looking Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging trust and estate litigation matters. The successful candidate will be part of a team that handles all aspects of estate planning, probate, conservatorship, complex planning, mitigating tax liability, complex administration, tax, and probate litigation. This is a permanent, full-time position that provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where you will be challenged daily.

Responsibilities:

• Representing clients in probate and trust litigation matters, including will contests, trust disputes, undue influence, capacity issues, claims against fiduciaries, and breach of fiduciary duty cases.
• Providing comprehensive estate planning services to clients, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
• Advising clients on complex planning strategies to mitigate tax liability and ensure the efficient transfer of wealth.
• Handling complex administration matters, including probate administration, trust administration, and conservatorship proceedings.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates and ensuring their needs are met.
• Collaborating with other members of the legal team to develop strategies for cases and to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in trust and estate law.

Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in trust and estate litigation, including experience with probate, conservatorship, complex planning, mitigating tax liability, complex administration, and probate litigation.
• Superior analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve disputes in a manner that benefits our clients.
• A commitment to providing exceptional client service and maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $175-265k+ Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.