Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401k contributions

In-office lunch

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Francisco, CA, seeks an attorney with a focus on civil litigation to handle trusts, probate, estates and related disputes. The role offers direct client contact, ownership of matters, and significant responsibility in a collaborative boutique setting.

Candidates should have 2+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably with probate/trust matters, and be licensed to practice in California. Hybrid work with in-office presence is required.

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.

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 research

Legal writing

Client communication

Discovery management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar license – California

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

MS Office

Job description

Orion Placement in San Francisco, CA, seeks an attorney with a focus on civil litigation to handle trusts, probate, estates and related disputes. The role offers direct client contact, ownership of matters, and significant responsibility in a collaborative boutique setting.

Candidates should have 2+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably with probate/trust matters, and be licensed to practice in California. Hybrid work with in-office presence is required.