Counsel (Trusts and Estates, Los Angeles)

Position Overview

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Counsel to join its Trusts & Estates Litigation practice in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have at least nine years of combined experience in civil litigation and trust and estate litigation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with a solid academic background. Trial experience and/or experience in trust and estate administration is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle trust and estate litigation matters, including disputes involving trusts, estates, and fiduciary obligations.

• Manage civil litigation matters and develop effective case strategies.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.

• Analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic recommendations.

• Support litigation proceedings, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

• Advise on trust and estate administration matters, as applicable.

• Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to deliver high-quality legal services.

• Utilize litigation support and document review platforms, including Relativity, where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• At least nine years of combined experience in civil litigation and trust and estate litigation.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Admission to practice law in theState of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience.

• Experience with trust and estate administration.

• Familiarity with the Relativity litigation software platform.

Compensation

The anticipated annual salary range is$220,000–$275,000. Compensation will depend on relevant skills and experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should be prepared to submit the following:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Writing sample and Academic Transcript