Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Latitude Legal is a flexible legal talent company seeking a California-licensed Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join an AmLaw 200 firm on a part-time engagement basis. The role involves litigating complex disputes related to trusts and estates, providing counsel to involved parties, and mentoring junior attorneys in a remote work environment.
Responsibilities
• Litigate trust and estate disputes, including will and trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, accounting issues, and related probate and civil matters.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs, and manage written discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Participate in dispute resolution processes (e.g., mediation, settlement conferences) and help craft practical strategies that balance legal rights, family dynamics, and tax/estate planning considerations.
• Provide thoughtful counsel to beneficiaries, trustees, fiduciaries, and family members involved in high-stakes wealth transfer and trust/estate conflicts.
• Work closely with a senior partner and cross-office team, while overseeing and mentoring junior attorneys and helping manage a busy docket of matters.
• Juggle multiple active cases at once, maintaining strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
Skills
• California-licensed Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Solid background in law and motion practice, written discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Comfortable working in a remote/WFH environment and availability during West Coast business hours
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing
• Prior trusts and estates / probate litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience (or interest) in mentoring junior associates and helping coordinate work across multiple matters
• Genuine interest in building a long-term practice in trust and estate litigation
Benefits
• Qualified 401k plan
• Complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend
Company Overview
• Latitude is a legal services company that provides employing, in-house counseling, and law attorneys. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.latitudelegal.com.
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