Associate Attorney

Keystone Law Group, P.C. • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Keystone Law Group is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to enhance our dynamic and growing trust and estate litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in litigation practice and demonstrate key skills such as strong legal research, persuasive writing, analytical thinking, client service, and teamwork. Associate attorneys will work on an assignment/project basis under the direction of Senior attorneys and Partners, and also may be assigned as a handling attorney on smaller matters. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner and adapt well to firm processes and technology, and eager to learn a new practice area. The firm will provide extensive training during the onboarding process. Keystone Law Group is a forward-thinking probate law firm with a focus on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation, administration, and other probate disputes. The firm is a boutique practice with around 50 employees, all dedicated to delivering superior client service through a culture grounded in excellence, innovation, collaboration, and camaraderie. Continuous learning, open communication, strong relationships, and the thoughtful use of cutting‑edge technology support both client outcomes and the firm's internal team.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Must possess extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
• At least 1-3 years of demonstrated litigation experience in probate law
• Strong academic record
• CA Bar membership required

Nice To Haves

• law review membership highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, memorandums, motions and other legal documents
• Assist with trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
• Make court appearances in the probate courts
• Assist with probate administrations from initiation of proceedings to discharge of personal representative
• Assist with conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of these matters
• Other projects, as assigned

Benefits

• employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision with optional buy up
• employer-paid life insurance
• lifestyle spending account to support wellness
• mentorship program
• 401(k)
• internal MCLES and membership to CEB

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees