Murtaugh | Attorneys at Law
Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney
Murtaugh | Attorneys at Law, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
About Us
Murtaugh LLP is a mid-sized law firm with ~20 attorneys in Irvine. Founded in 1979, we have one of the largest and most active trust and estate practices in Orange County, handling: Advanced estate planning Complex trust and estate administration Trust and estate litigation Conservatorship litigation Our attorneys include multiple Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law and leaders in the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Why Join Us
Mentorship & Training: Direct partner-associate mentoring, monthly attorney dinners, and regular training sessions. Culture: Collegial environment with a clear path for growth within the Firm. Support Infrastructure: A 23:1 attorney-to-secretary ratio, plus experienced paralegal and administrative support. Community: Opportunities to connect across diverse practice areas (business litigation, real estate, architect/engineer litigation, corporate transactions). Real Work, Real Clients: Immediate client contact with trustees, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries from day one. Compensation & Benefits: Base salary $125,000 $190,000 DOE; performance-based bonus opportunities; 401(k) with 3% firm contribution; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and ClassPass subsidy. What Youll Do
As an associate attorney, youll handle substantive work from day onenot just document review. Responsibilities include: Managing trust and estate litigation matters from intake through trial Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery Preparing case evaluations and litigation strategies Arguing motions, attending mediations, and negotiating settlements Advising clients, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trials Matters often include will and trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, fiduciary misconduct, Probate Code 850 and 17200 petitions, and financial elder abuse. What Were Looking For
California Bar admission (active and in good standing) At least 5+ years of trust & estate litigation, or 5+ years of civil litigation with interest in T&E work Strong legal writing and persuasive advocacy skills (writing sample required) Excellent client communication and negotiation skills Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality client service Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr
Murtaugh LLP is a mid-sized law firm with ~20 attorneys in Irvine. Founded in 1979, we have one of the largest and most active trust and estate practices in Orange County, handling: Advanced estate planning Complex trust and estate administration Trust and estate litigation Conservatorship litigation Our attorneys include multiple Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law and leaders in the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Why Join Us
Mentorship & Training: Direct partner-associate mentoring, monthly attorney dinners, and regular training sessions. Culture: Collegial environment with a clear path for growth within the Firm. Support Infrastructure: A 23:1 attorney-to-secretary ratio, plus experienced paralegal and administrative support. Community: Opportunities to connect across diverse practice areas (business litigation, real estate, architect/engineer litigation, corporate transactions). Real Work, Real Clients: Immediate client contact with trustees, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries from day one. Compensation & Benefits: Base salary $125,000 $190,000 DOE; performance-based bonus opportunities; 401(k) with 3% firm contribution; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and ClassPass subsidy. What Youll Do
As an associate attorney, youll handle substantive work from day onenot just document review. Responsibilities include: Managing trust and estate litigation matters from intake through trial Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery Preparing case evaluations and litigation strategies Arguing motions, attending mediations, and negotiating settlements Advising clients, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trials Matters often include will and trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, fiduciary misconduct, Probate Code 850 and 17200 petitions, and financial elder abuse. What Were Looking For
California Bar admission (active and in good standing) At least 5+ years of trust & estate litigation, or 5+ years of civil litigation with interest in T&E work Strong legal writing and persuasive advocacy skills (writing sample required) Excellent client communication and negotiation skills Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality client service Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr