Senior Associate / Senior Counsel – Trust & Estate Litigation
20+ Attorney Law Firm (40+ Employees Total)
West Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
A well‑established 20+ attorney law firm with over 40 employees is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel to join its expanding trust and estate litigation practice. This role is based in West Los Angeles, CA, with the option to work fully remote or hybrid depending on candidate preference.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney to serve as the handling attorney and primary point of contact for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Manage trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
- Take and defend depositions; participate in mediations, settlement discussions, and trials
- Appear regularly for hearings in the probate courts
- Advise clients and make independent decisions on pre‑litigation and litigation strategy
- Handle conservatorship and guardianship matters from initiation through completion
- Manage probate administrations from initial filing through discharge of the personal representative
- Consult and advise trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration
- Assist with additional legal projects as needed
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in probate, trust, and estate law
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational abilities
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Confident interpersonal and client‑management skills
Education & Experience
- 5+ years of trust and estate litigation experience; OR
- 8–10+ years of civil or family litigation experience with strong job stability and references
Compensation
Base Salary: $160,000 – $260,000
Plus: Competitive bonuses and comprehensive benefits
