Associate Attorney – Probate, Trust & Conservatorship Litigation

High-Impact Litigation Without the Grind $155K, Low Billables, Full Benefits

Handle meaningful trust and estate cases with a team that values God, Family, and Country while working fewer hours than anywhere else in California litigation.

Position: Associate Attorney – Probate, Trust & Conservatorship Litigation

Location: Irvine, CA (In-Office Only)

Firm: The Legacy Lawyers, P.C.

Starting Salary: $155,000 to 168,000 + Bonuses

Why You’ll Love This Role

We’re not your typical litigation firm. While others push 1,900–2,000 billable hours a year, we require only 5 billable hours a day (~1,140/year) and we pay more than most firms that work you twice as hard.

You’ll get:

• $155,000 starting salary
• 4 full weeks of paid vacation (plus 7 paid holidays & 5 sick days)
• Gold-level medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Student loan repayment program
• First-time homebuyer benefit
• Life insurance
• 3.5% firm-matched retirement plan

Who We Are

The Legacy Lawyers, P.C. is a fast-growing, high-conflict estate, trust, and conservatorship litigation firm. We believe in:

• Doing work that matters and impacts families for generations
• Treating each other with honor, dignity, and integrity
• Balancing hard work with faith, family, and a full life outside the office

What You’ll Do

• Represent clients in probate, trust, and conservatorship litigation
• Develop and execute winning case strategies
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, settlement proposals, and discovery responses
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle discovery, subpoenas, and trial prep
• Appear in court for hearings, settlement conferences, and trials (when ready)

What You Bring

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Litigation experience or strong desire to develop it
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Professionalism, initiative, and alignment with our values

The Bottom Line

If you want to practice meaningful, high-level litigation without burning out and you value God, Family, and Country this is your opportunity.

Apply now the best opportunities never stay open for long.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 - $168,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92612 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92612: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person