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Trust Litigation Attorney
We are seeking an experienced Trust Litigation Attorney with 5–10 years of experience handling contested trust and estate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in probate court litigation, including trust disputes, fiduciary litigation, and estate-related conflicts, and be comfortable managing cases from initial petition through resolution or trial.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that values high-level advocacy, strategic thinking, and a balanced, sustainable practice.
Trust Litigation Attorney Responsibilities
- Independently manage trust and estate litigation matters from initial filing through resolution.
- Handle contested trust proceedings, including trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, undue influence allegations, and disputes over capacity.
- Draft and respond to petitions, objections, motions, and legal memoranda with strong analytical and persuasive writing skills.
- Conduct and defend depositions of trustees, beneficiaries, experts, and other witnesses.
- Prepare accountings, discovery requests and responses, and related pleadings.
- Provide case analysis, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations to trustees, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries.
- Represent clients in probate court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Prepare matters for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and case strategy development.
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members to ensure effective case progression.
Trust Litigation Attorney Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in trust and estate litigation or probate litigation.
- Strong knowledge of trust administration, fiduciary duties, and the California Probate Code.
- Experience handling trust contests, accounting disputes, and fiduciary breach claims.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
Trust Litigation Attorney Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
JOB ID: 171806
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Rico Villavicencio