Trusts & Estates Litigator | Hybrid SF Growth Path

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401k contributions

Transportation allowance

Complimentary in-office lunch

Job summary

Confidential Employer in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a practical civil litigation attorney with 2+ years of experience for a hybrid role in our boutique firm. You will handle trusts, probate disputes, business disputes, and related matters with direct client contact.

You will work closely with partners, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and advocate at hearings, with mentorship and clear growth potential toward leadership within a collaborative team.

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 writing

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a practical civil litigation attorney with 2+ years of experience for a hybrid role in our boutique firm. You will handle trusts, probate disputes, business disputes, and related matters with direct client contact.

You will work closely with partners, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and advocate at hearings, with mentorship and clear growth potential toward leadership within a collaborative team.