Trust, Estate, and Inheritance Dispute Associate

Job Overview: This position is for a Trust, Estate, and Inheritance Dispute Associate to join a distinguished law firm in Los Angeles. The firm is recognized for its top-tier private client and tax team, specializing in trust and succession disputes, with a global reputation for excellence. The successful candidate will handle a variety of trust, estate, and inheritance litigation matters, providing high-net-worth individuals, families, charities, and corporate trustees with expert advice and representation.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Handle a broad range of trust, estate, and inheritance litigation matters including will and trust contests, accounting disputes, elder abuse, conservatorship disputes, and breach of duty actions
• Advise and represent high-net-worth individuals, families, charities, and corporate trustees
• Manage all aspects of trust and probate disputes, from case review and strategy to preparing for hearings, trials, and mediations
• Contribute to the development of business and client relationships, including writing articles, attending events, and networking with private wealth contacts
• Engage in contentious trust administration and probate-related filings when required
• Participate in client meetings, develop case strategy, and liaise with internal teams and external counsel
• Work collaboratively within a team, ensuring client service and successful case outcomes

Requirements:

• Admitted to and in good standing with the California State Bar
• 2 to 4 years of applicable litigation experience, including researching, drafting, and discovery
• Experience with probate court or trust, estate, or wealth planning matters is highly preferred
• Ability to work independently and as an integrated team member
• Willingness to work on urgent matters and trials, with occasional evening or weekend work
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model and collaborating remotely with team members across multiple offices
• Proven ability to contribute to business development initiatives and build client relationships

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• California State Bar Admission

Skills:

• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent client service and communication abilities
• Effective team collaboration and case management
• In-depth knowledge of trust, estate, and inheritance laws
• Ability to handle complex litigation and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Business development and client relationship-building skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (specific details to be provided)
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility in office and remote work

This law firm has been serving its clients for more than 100 years. They represent clients for their personal and business needs. This law firm counsels on business and personal legal services. Some of these include: charities, corporate, brands, sport, tax, hotel, immigrants, divorce & family law, wealth restructuring and real estate. The firm has grown dramatically across the United States, Australia and Asia. More recently it has expanded to Singapore, opened three new California (in Los Angeles and San Diego) offices and launched in Tokyo.