Job Description
Wanted - Superstar Attorney! Do you:
- love challenging work and want to be part of a growing organization.
- have, or want to acquire, mad client development and lawyering skills.
- consider yourself a good writer and want to become a great writer.
- want true mentorship; not just lip service.
- have admission to the State Bar of California.
- want a firm where people genuinely like each other; billable requirements are reasonable; base compensation is comparable; health benefits, 401k, profit sharing, and education/student loan reimbursement programs are offered; and further bonus opportunities exist if you insist on exceeding billable hour requirements.
If so, we encourage you to apply!
About the Position:
Company: Acuña ❖ Regli, LLP
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Founding Partner
Location: On-site in Pleasant Hill, CA
Compensation Range: $140,000 - $200,000/year (DOE)
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Litigation Attorney to join our legal team. In this role, you will manage all aspects of litigation, from case assessment and legal research to trial preparation and courtroom advocacy. You will represent clients in a variety of disputes, draft legal documents, and provide strategic counsel to achieve favorable outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and have a passion for advocacy, this could be the job for you.
About us: Acuña ❖ Regli, LLP, is a multi-generational, multi-lingual law firm which is becoming one of the largest estate planning, probate, trust administration, and inheritance litigation law firms in Northern California. We are seeking superstar attorneys for our Contra Costa County, California, offices. The firm also maintains satellite offices in Alameda and Solano Counties.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities: - Represent clients in estate-related litigation, including trust and probate disputes, contested wills, and conservatorship proceedings.
- Develop case strategies and provide legal counsel on estate planning conflicts, fiduciary disputes, and elder law matters.
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs related to estate and conservatorship litigation.
- Take and defend depositions, interview witnesses, and prepare expert testimony when needed.
- Advocate for clients in court, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Work closely with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and family members to navigate probate and conservatorship processes.
- Ensure compliance with all estate planning, probate, and conservatorship laws and regulations.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - REQUIRED - Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and/or active bar membership in CA, in good standing.
- 3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in civil, insurance, estate planning, probate, and conservatorship law.
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
- Experience handling disputes involving wills, trusts, fiduciary obligations, and elder law.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Proficiency in case management software and legal research tools.
- Fluency in Spanish is highly advantageous.
Our Benefits: - Employer-paid stipend which, in most cases, covers health care, dental, vision, and life insurance for each employee.
- 1600 billable hours per year, with bonuses for billable hours beyond the minimum.
- 401K, Profit Sharing, and Deferred Compensation contributions for eligible employees.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,