Respected OC Mid-Sized Firms Seeks Trust Litigation Attorney – Lifestyle firm LOW BILLABLES
An established Orange County-based boutique law firm - recognized for its high-end work, community reputation, and low turnover - is seeking a trust litigation attorney to join its probate and estate litigation practice. With more than three decades in practice, this full-service firm has a thriving caseload, loyal client base, and a strong footprint in Southern California, with offices in Newport Beach and Del Mar. This opportunity offers a mix of courtroom work, strategic litigation, and close client interaction. This is not a back-office role - clients meet face-to-face and expect sharp, personable advocacy. The firm provides training, career development, and a proven partnership track for attorneys ready to commit to long-term growth.
Trust Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:
- Handle probate and trust litigation matters from A to Z
- Manage all phases of discovery and draft substantive motions
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Prepare for and attend court hearings and trial
- Directly interface with clients and support case strategy development
Hours:
- Billable goal: 120–130 hours/month
Perks:
- High-profile, high-value cases
- Direct client interaction
- Collegial, lifestyle-oriented firm culture
- Formalized partnership track and training program
- Proven attorney retention - nearly all prior placements remain with the firm
Salary:
$120K to $200K+ depending on experience
Significant bonus potential, including:
- Quarterly bonuses for billable hours
- Year-end discretionary bonuses
Benefits:
- Healthcare: Anthem or Kaiser plans available; firm pays $350/month toward premiums (often fully covers base plan for employee + dependents)
- Dental: 100% employer-paid for employee
- 401(k) with discretionary profit sharing
- PTO: 10 vacation days in year one
- Sick time: 3 days in year one, increases to 6 days after January 1
- Annual performance reviews
TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
- Licensed in California and in good standing
- 2+ years of experience as a litigation attorney (any civil litigation considered)
- Strong discovery and motion practice background
- Experience or interest in trust/probate litigation
- Client-facing demeanor with a desire to grow into partnership
- Willing to work onsite during initial period with eventual remote flexibility
TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]