Title - Senior Attorney
Hours: 8 - 5 - Hybrid
Location: Orange County, CA
Salary: up to $220K
In this role as a Senior Trial Attorney, you’ll lead complex trust and probate litigation cases from initiation through trial. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll handle all aspects of litigation—drafting pleadings, preparing motions, making court appearances, and conducting depositions. We seek an attorney with a strategic mindset, strong courtroom presence, and comprehensive knowledge of California’s Probate Code, Civil Procedure, and Evidence Code.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in trusts and estate litigation.
- Completed at least 25 depositions and 5 trials, including organizing and managing virtual evidence.
- Thorough understanding of Probate Code, CRC, and CCP.
- Proven ability to independently manage cases from start to finish.
- Proficient in technology, including Clio and MS Office Suite.
- Experience meeting billable targets and working with time-tracking systems.
- A collaborative team player.
Responsibilities:
- Experienced Litigator: You have first- or second-chaired at least five trust and probate trials and are passionate about trial advocacy.
- Courtroom Confidence: Whether in depositions, negotiations, or in court, you excel at persuasive communication and have a keen sense for case strategy.
- Client-Focused: You build strong, trusting relationships with clients and are respected by peers and opposing counsel alike.
- Results-Oriented: You combine assertive representation with professional tact, committed to achieving optimal client outcomes.
Why choose Addison Group?
- Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
