Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a civil litigation attorney for a respected Bay Area law firm based in San Francisco. The role offers hybrid work with in-office presence about 3 days per week, autonomy, direct client contact, and meaningful responsibility without large-firm dilution.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in California with 2+ years of civil litigation experience; probate/trust/estate disputes are a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Probate, trusts, estates, fiduciary disputes experience is a strong plus
• Strong legal writing, research, case management, and client communication
• Comfortable handling discovery, motion practice, court filings, and deadlines
• Professional, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellent client service

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters involving trusts, estates, probate disputes, business disputes, and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement materials, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, conduct legal research, prepare case strategy, and support matters from inception through resolution.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and other litigation-related proceedings.
• Work closely with experienced partners while also taking ownership of your own matters and responsibilities.
• Help deliver practical, strategic, and client-focused solutions in a professional and collaborative environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Attention to deadlines

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

• Join a respected, collaborative Bay Area law firm with a strong reputation for personalized client service and high-quality legal work.
• Work on a sophisticated mix of civil litigation, trust litigation, probate disputes, estate matters, and business-related disputes.
• Enjoy real autonomy, direct client contact, and meaningful responsibility without getting lost in a large-firm environment.
• Be part of a close-knit team that values excellent work product, professionalism, mentorship, and long-term growth.
• Opportunity for more senior candidates to step into a higher-impact role with potential partnership-track upside.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA. We are looking for someone who can work in the office approximately 3 days per week while enjoying some flexibility.

Note: Candidates must have strong civil litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in California. Probate, trusts, estates, or fiduciary litigation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a boutique law firm serving individuals, families, and small to mid-sized businesses across a broad range of litigation and transactional matters. Our team is known for providing practical, high-quality legal counsel, strong client service, and a collaborative working environment where attorneys are trusted to do excellent work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle civil litigation matters involving trusts, estates, probate disputes, business disputes, and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement materials, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, conduct legal research, prepare case strategy, and support matters from inception through resolution.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and other litigation-related proceedings.
• Work closely with experienced partners while also taking ownership of your own matters and responsibilities.
• Help deliver practical, strategic, and client-focused solutions in a professional and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with probate, trusts, estates, fiduciary disputes, or estate litigation is a strong plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, case management, and client communication skills.
• Comfortable handling discovery, motion practice, court filings, and litigation deadlines.
• Professional, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellent client service.
• Strong judgment, integrity, work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with a reasonable in-office expectation.
• Collaborative, collegial team with attorneys and staff who work well together.
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Direct client contact and hands-on litigation experience.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Bonus structure, health benefits, dental and vision coverage, 401k contributions, transportation allowance, and complimentary in-office lunch.
• Opportunity to grow with a successful boutique firm and build a long-term career path.