Trusts & Estates Litigator — Hybrid, High-Impact Trials

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Annual bonuses

Profit sharing

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Trusts & Estates litigation attorney in Sacramento, CA. The role involves representing clients in probate-related disputes, handling depositions, motions, petitions, and trial preparation, with direct client contact and collaboration with experienced partners.

Must have active California Bar licensure and 2+ years of relevant experience. Hybrid work schedule with some remote days offered and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission.
• 2+ years of trust and probate litigation experience.
• Experience with California probate and civil court procedures.
• Strong discovery and law and motion experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage substantive matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in trust and probate litigation matters in California courts.
• Handle discovery, law and motion practice, petitions, and other litigation proceedings.
• Take depositions and develop case strategies with increasing independence.
• Draft and argue petitions, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials.
• Prepare for and participate in trials and evidentiary proceedings.
• Analyze estate planning documents and trust administration issues in disputes.
• Communicate directly with sophisticated, high-net-worth clients.
• Work closely with partners and attorneys across the Trusts & Estates practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery experience

Deposition experience

Independent work

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Trusts & Estates litigation attorney in Sacramento, CA. The role involves representing clients in probate-related disputes, handling depositions, motions, petitions, and trial preparation, with direct client contact and collaboration with experienced partners.

Must have active California Bar licensure and 2+ years of relevant experience. Hybrid work schedule with some remote days offered and competitive compensation.