Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney — Hybrid Remote / Century City

Job Summary

A bit about us: Based in Century City and founded over half a century ago, we are a 30-attorney trusts & estates boutique focused on the wealth transfer and estate needs of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, real estate investors, and their families. Our firm's attorneys have taught estate planning at UCLA Extension since 1963 and lecture at the country's leading tax and estate planning institutes. Small-firm collaboration, deep technical work, and client relationships that frequently span multiple generations.

Why Join Us?

• Base salary $170k–$250k + bonus
• Medical insurance — HMO and PPO options for you and your dependents
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents at no cost to you
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm profit-sharing contributions
• Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with optional additional coverage for you and dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parking
• California State Bar dues, MCLE, and bar association memberships covered
• Online concierge for discounts
• Hybrid remote
• Direct mentorship — direct access to the collective knowledge of senior attorneys who teach and lecture in the field
• Direct client contact, not back-room support work

Job Details

• Contested trust and estate matters
• Probate litigation and will contests
• Fiduciary duty disputes and breach of trust claims
• Conservatorship and guardianship litigation
• Elder financial abuse claims
• Tax controversy — IRS examinations, Tax Court, federal court representation
• Creditor claims and estate administration disputes

Requirements

• California Bar admission
• 4+ years of T&E litigation background experience

Skills

• Probate Litigation
• Trust Contests
• Will Contests
• Fiduciary Litigation
• Elder Financial Abuse
• Conservatorship Litigation
• Estate Administration Disputes
• Tax Court Practice