Trusts and Estates: Planning, Administration & Litigation Attorney

Associate Attorney Job Description

We are seeking a motivated litigation and estate planning associate (1–6 years of experience).

This position offers the opportunity to actively prepare: create and administer trusts and estates, motions, meet and confer on discovery issues, prepare petitions, litigate cases, take depositions, argue motions, and prepare cases for trial.

About the Firm

A Torrance office, Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP proudly serves individuals and families throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles, and Orange County, providing counsel in estate planning, probate administration, and trust and estate litigation. We help clients protect family wealth, honor loved ones’ wishes, and resolve inheritance disputes—often working proactively in an effort to prevent conflict before it arises.

Following the distinguished career and retirement of founding attorney Rodney W. Wickers, the firm continues its legacy of excellence under Managing Partner Christina M. Wickers Herman and Partner Alexandra L. Admans. Having worked closely together for more than 13 years, Ms. Herman and Ms. Admans have built a strong partnership grounded in trust, experience, and a shared commitment to exceptional client service.

Our firm combines thoughtful estate planning with courtroom experience, which assists clients in preparing for the future and navigating disputes when they occur.

Our attorneys are supported by paralegals and staff so they can focus on litigation strategy and advocacy.

The firm is expanding, and this position offers meaningful long-term growth potential.

What You’ll Do:

You will manage a trust litigation, probate, estate planning, and trust administration caseload under the guidance of the firm's partners and will progressively assume more responsibility as you become accustomed to our team practice areas, goals, and strategies.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and responding to written discovery

• Taking and defending depositions (parties, witnesses, experts)

• Drafting law and motion, including meet & confer letters and arguing motions in court

• Court appearances

• Preparing cases for mediation

• Direct client communication to provide updates

• Trial preparation and second-chair trial opportunities

• Supervise and direct paralegals and legal support staff

• Prepare estate plans and administer those for Trustees and Administrators

• Other litigation and other assignments as needed

• Track deadlines for timely preparation and filing

Thinking, strategizing, and advocating for clients' positions professionally, with civility.

Who We’re Looking For

• 1–6 years of litigation experience

• California Bar license, active and in good standing

• Experience drafting motions, meet & confer letters, and handling discovery

• Strong writing skills

• Organized and deadline-driven

• Coachable and receptive to feedback

• Ambitious and growth-oriented

• 2-8 years of litigation experience (trial experience highly desired but not required)

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently while being a collaborative team player

• Client-focused with high professional and ethical standards

• We value judgment, professionalism, and an ownership mentality

Our law firm was established over 30 years ago in Torrance, CA. The father-daughter legal team provides high-quality professional legal services for clients. The firm appears in Los Angeles and Orange County courts, providing clients with individually tailored representation, with a focus on Probate, Trusts & Estates.

Benefits: We offer compensation based on experience. We offer dental and vision. In addition, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, 10 paid holidays, and 401(k) with matching contributions. Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.