Job Details

The Glowacki Firm is an expanding trust and probate firm focusing on litigation and mediation, blending high‑level expertise with boutique care to protect families throughout trust and probate conflicts. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Our collaborative culture ensures clients receive bespoke legal solutions, whether through negotiation or trial. Guided by our vision to be the premier trust and probate conflict firm in Southern California, we foster a supportive, empowering environment that attracts like‑minded professionals and champions continuous employee growth.

Role Description

Are you a trust and probate litigator looking to accelerate your growth and take your practice to the next level? Or a civil litigator desperate to find personal connection and deeper meaning in your trial and conflict resolution practice? If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and growing law firm that is at the forefront of trust and probate litigation and mediation, we want to hear from you!

At The Glowacki Firm, we represent people making the most impactful decisions of their lives in service of their well‑being, their legacy, and their family's future. We hire dynamic lawyers with solid legal and academic credentials—good writers who can pick up a case and run with it, under our close supervision and top‑notch training. If you have trust and probate experience, you can hit the ground running; if not, you will pick it up quickly in our supportive, collaborative office. We offer a practice that competes with AmLaw firms' Private Wealth Groups, and with the casual camaraderie of a close‑knit team. If you want to work in a vibrant environment where you will be provided the tools you need to develop your career, supported by a team of motivated and talented professionals, then apply now! At our firm, you can expect to:

• work closely with the Managing Shareholder and Senior Associates to craft innovative, practical, and effective legal solutions tailored to the unique circumstances and needs of each particular client;
• handle complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, representing clients in court proceedings, arguing motions, and communicating with other parties' counsel;
• prepare for and participate in mediations, including strategy for and analysis of settlement proposals;
• assist in trial preparation, including conducting thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies, and attend trial with lead counsel;
• manage client communications, seeking feedback as necessary, to ensure clarity, responsiveness, and strategic alignment at every stage of a matter; and
• perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

We are looking for one full‑time, on‑site Junior Associate Attorney in our Irvine office, with the flexibility to work remotely as appropriate. This position will report to the Managing Shareholder and to Senior Associates at the firm. Successful candidates will possess:

• a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school required;
• a license to practice law in the State of California required;
• 1+ year of experience required;
• hands‑on experience reviewing and drafting pleadings, law and motion, and discovery required;
• hands‑on experience reviewing and analyzing evidence required;
• experience with the California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code required;
• experience with the California Probate Code preferred;
• detail‑oriented research, writing, and advocacy skills required;
• mediation experience preferred;
• trial experience preferred;
• working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Westlaw, and Zoom preferred;
• motivation, ambition, and a strong work ethic required;
• effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently required;
• ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a demonstrated history of meeting billable hour requirements required;
• proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients required;
• actively engaged in the legal community, including service to local organizations required.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

We provide the following:

• competitive salary ($105k‑$160k DOE for this position);
• health, dental, and vision insurance paid by firm;
• two weeks of paid time off;
• 401(k) with employer matching;
• flexible spending account;
• state bar and relevant professional organization dues;
• a collegial work environment;
• collaboration with Managing Shareholder and Senior Associates;
• training and mentorship by experienced lawyers;
• direct client contact;
• appropriate level of work and independence depending on experience;
• MCLE expenses;
• networking expenses;
• opportunities for advancement.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and three references (at least two professional) via email to ...@glowackifirm.law with the subject: "Junior Associate Attorney Application."