Job Description
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 Apply tot his job