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Managing Attorney | Lead, Mentor, and Grow with a Premier Trust & Estate Litigation Firm
Managing Attorney | Lead, Mentor, and Grow with a Premier Trust & Estate Litigation FirmThe Estate Lawyers • Irvine, CA, US
Managing Attorney | Lead, Mentor, and Grow with a Premier Trust & Estate Litigation Firm

Managing Attorney | Lead, Mentor, and Grow with a Premier Trust & Estate Litigation Firm

The Estate Lawyers • Irvine, CA, US
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Overview

Managing Attorney | Lead, Mentor, and Grow with a Premier Trust & Estate Litigation Firm

The Estate Lawyers is a fast-growing Trust and Estate litigation firm in Southern California with offices in Irvine and San Diego. We value reputation among the legal community, clients, and referral partners. If you are a results-based, high-performing legal professional who values collaboration and teamwork, we look forward to receiving your resume.

Position Overview

As the Managing Attorney, you will help lead our legal production efforts, ensuring the highest quality of service while driving the firm's strategic growth. You will manage a team of attorneys and their respective teams, focusing on operational excellence, team accountability, and revenue growth. This role requires a proactive leader with a strategic mindset and the ability to cultivate a high-performing legal team aligned with the firm's core values.

Who This Job Is For

The ideal candidate is a results-driven, highly organized, and proactive leader, committed to fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while supporting the firm's growth and client satisfaction.

Core Values to Embody

  • Radical Candor & Respect : Lead with honesty and empathy.
  • Team Win / Client Win : Foster a collaborative environment where both the team and clients thrive.
  • No Jerks Allowed : Maintain a positive, professional culture.
  • Stay Hungry : Continuously seek improvement and excellence.

Who This Job Is NOT For

  • Those who prefer to clock in, clock out, and stay in their lane instead of taking initiative or ownership.
  • Candidates who are uncomfortable holding senior attorneys accountable or navigating firm-wide performance conversations.
  • Professionals who want to remain deeply tied to hourly billing rather than shift into a strategic leadership trajectory.
  • Individuals who resist change, technology, or process improvement and prefer sticking with the status quo.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • 5–8 years of litigation experience, including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice
  • 3+ years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience
  • Expert-level familiarity with the California Probate Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Evidence Code
  • Prior experience managing attorneys and production staff

    • Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Growth : Lead recruitment and onboarding of newly hired attorneys; build high-performing teams; establish structured production pods; align processes with long-term growth objectives.
  • Accountability & Performance Management : Set deadlines, track progress, identify underperformance, implement corrective action plans, and conduct regular check-ins and evaluations.
  • Office Presence & Team Engagement : Maintain an in-office presence (3–4 days per week) to mentor attorneys and oversee production; engage with attorneys and paralegals through one-on-one meetings and pod development.
  • Operational Excellence : Follow a structured cadence of responsibilities; drive efficiencies; monitor KPIs for billable hours, case movement, and client satisfaction; coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment.
  • Talent Development & Retention : Lead mentoring, training, and career development; implement feedback mechanisms; foster a positive and productive work environment.

    • Why Join The Estate Lawyers?

  • High-impact, culture-shaping role at the center of expansion.
  • Opportunity to lead people, processes, and culture across multiple offices.
  • Shape benefits, training, and infrastructure for a fast-growing firm.
  • Work with a high-performance executive team in a firm on track to double in size in 18 months.
  • Join a culture that values excellence, collaboration, and respect.

    • Compensation & Benefits

  • Performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and 401(k)

    • Job Details

  • Seniority level : Director
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Legal
  • Industries : Law Practice

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