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Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

Jobot
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies
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Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year


A bit about us:

Trust & Estate litigation firm with a proven record in complex probate, trust, and fiduciary disputes.


Why join us?
  • Salary $140,000 – $200,000 per year (DOE)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Additional firm perks


Job Details

Responsibilities
  • Lead trust and estate litigation matters end to end, including case strategy, budgeting, and timelines.
  • Draft and argue pleadings, law and motion, discovery, trial briefs, and settlement agreements.
  • Conduct and defend depositions; manage written discovery and e-discovery.
  • Handle mediations, settlement conferences, and regular court appearances.
  • Liaise directly with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, experts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of recent Trust & Estate litigation experience (required), including probate and fiduciary disputes.
  • Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy; motion practice and deposition experience.
  • Ability to independently manage a caseload with strategic thinking, urgency, and attention to detail.
  • Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
  • Preferred first or second-chair trial experience in probate or civil matters and/or contested accountings, will/trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty, removal/surcharge, undue influence, and elder abuse claims.

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