Senior Probate Associate
Los Angeles, CA Direct-Hire $160000.00 - $200000.00 Remote

Job Description

Senior Associate / Senior Counsel - Probate, Trust & Estate Litigation

Overview
A growing boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Senior Counsel to join its team. This role offers flexibility with hybrid or fully remote options. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and manage trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze legal issues related to trust and estate litigation
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
  • Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Advise clients on litigation and pre-litigation strategies
  • Manage probate administrations and conservatorship/guardianship matters
  • Consult with trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration

Qualifications

  • Strong interest in probate, trust, and estate law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage cases effectively
  • Minimum of 5+ years of probate and trust litigation experience OR 8-10 years of civil/family litigation experience with strong references

Compensation

  • Base salary: $160,000 - $260,000
  • Competitive bonuses and benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -122025-411214