Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be a cornerstone of our litigation practice, responsible for providing exceptional guidance to clients and collaborating with partners to develop winning case strategies. Your work will be critical to our firm’s success and will directly impact our ability to deliver positive outcomes for clients facing complex disputes.

You will play a key role in our mission, ensuring clients feel empowered and confident as they navigate challenging legal issues.

We build the legal foundations that empower our clients to protect their legacy and face the future with confidence.

Burrey Law Group, Inc. is a trusted, client-focused law firm in Orinda, CA, specializing in estate planning and administration, trust administration, conservatorships, and guardian ships. We exist to provide clear guidance and peace of mind to our clients during stressful times. Our firm operates on a set of core values we call “The BLG Standard”:

• Lead with Accountability: We take absolute responsibility for the quality of our strategy, the diligence of our work, and the clarity of our counsel.
• Architect with
  
  Purpose:
  
  We design durable solutions to secure our clients’ futures and advance our mission of service.
• Serve with Generosity: We aim to deliver value that helps our clients, team, and community thrive.
• Adversity is Opportunity: We embrace challenges as catalysts for innovation and breakthrough solutions.
• Build for the Future: We are dedicated to the sustainable growth of our clients’ legacies and our team members’ careers.
• Radical Transparency: Integrity is non-negotiable; we communicate with unwavering honesty.

We are a supportive, high-performance team where empathy, meticulous attention to detail, and client advocacy are paramount. We are a growing firm, and we believe our collective growth is tied directly to the growth of each individual team member.

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex trust and estate issues, applying legal principles to develop sound case strategies.
• Draft a wide range of legal documents
  , including pleadings, demurrers, summary judgment motions, discovery requests and responses, and trial briefs.
• Manage all aspects of discovery
  , including e-discovery, document review, and production, as well as witness and client preparation for depositions and trial.
• Represent clients in court appearances
  , including hearings, case management conferences, and trials.
• Provide direct counsel to clients
  , developing case strategy in collaboration with partners and maintaining regular, clear client communication.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations
  , arbitrations, and settlement negotiations to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Manage case files with a high degree of autonomy
  , ensuring deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently toward resolution.

You are committed to producing precise, error-free work in a high-stakes environment.

You possess a strong ability to analyze legal issues, develop comprehensive case strategies, and execute them effectively in a courtroom setting.

You have proven ability to manage your time and workload to meet a minimum of 1,700 billable hours per year.

You anticipate challenges and take initiative to resolve them, demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making skills under pressure.

You excel at managing multiple litigation cases and complex details simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and all tasks are completed efficiently.

You can communicate complex legal concepts clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with clients, colleagues, and the court.

You thrive in a team environment, demonstrating a willingness to support others and contribute to a culture of mutual respect and accountability.

You approach every interaction with compassion and a commitment to providing a remarkable…