Trusts and Estates Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trusts and Estates Attorney in Sacramento. This full-time position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in trusts and estates litigation. The role involves working on a variety of disputes and collaborating with estate planning colleagues.

Duties

• Litigate a broad range of trusts and estates disputes, including will and trust contests and fiduciary removal.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Handle court appearances, mediations, settlement conferences, trials, and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies tailored to each case.
• Conduct legal research and apply findings to case development.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and witnesses.
• Manage caseloads and deadlines independently while meeting billable requirements.
• Collaborate with estate planning colleagues on intersecting matters.
• Provide clear, strategic advice to clients on complex fiduciary and financial issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in trusts and estates litigation.
• Strong legal analysis, research, and writing skills.
• Skilled in client counseling, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing lasting client relationships.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis, research, and writing skills.
• Skilled in client counseling, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity.
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or medical conditions.

Talk about a bunch of happy lawyers!! These folks love their firm, and know they have a good thing going. This mid-sized Sacramento firm has excellent attorneys, practicing Bankruptcy, Workouts & Commercial Collection, Corporate, Securities & Financial Institutions, Disputes, Trials & Appeals, Estate Planning, Tax & Fiduciary Abuse, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, and Real Estate.