Trusts & Estates Litigator — Hybrid Work & Growth

Orionplacement; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks a skilled attorney to join a trusts, estates, probate, and related litigation practice in Pasadena. California bar in good standing and 2+ years of litigation experience are required.

You will handle depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations, draft pleadings, and collaborate with experienced attorneys. A flexible hybrid schedule is available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership with the California State Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral argument, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, priorities, and a caseload.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, intelligent, and quick to learn.
• Positive, self-starting team player with strong communication skills.
• Trusts and estates, probate, or related litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Salary expectations must fall within the stated compensation range.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of trusts, estates, probate, real estate, and related litigation matters.
• Take and defend depositions and manage all phases of discovery.
• Attend and advocate at hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research and develop practical strategies for complex client matters.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and help clients pursue efficient resolutions.
• Independently manage litigation deadlines, tasks, and an active caseload.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while maintaining strong client and professional relationships.
• Contribute to both litigation and transactional matters as opportunities arise.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer seeks a skilled attorney to join a trusts, estates, probate, and related litigation practice in Pasadena. California bar in good standing and 2+ years of litigation experience are required.

You will handle depositions, discovery, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations, draft pleadings, and collaborate with experienced attorneys. A flexible hybrid schedule is available after onboarding.