Senior Associate/Senior Counsel (Remote) #ESF3050

ExpertHiring•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$160,000 - $260,000•Remote

About The Position

Keystone is California’s largest law firm focused exclusively on probate litigation and administration, handling complex and high-value matters. The firm emphasizes mutual respect, teamwork, open communication, and camaraderie. It offers remote/hybrid flexibility, competitive billable-hour expectations, and unlimited vacation and sick time for attorneys who meet requirements. Attorneys receive professional development, mentorship, career advancement guidance, continuing education, and opportunities to build their careers. The firm invests heavily in technology and operates as a paperless, technology-driven law firm, supporting efficient remote and hybrid work. Keystone promotes diversity, inclusion, equality, and an environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and perspectives. Attorneys work on challenging matters while having opportunities for recognition, publications, speaking engagements, and business development support.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in probate, trust, and estate law.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess 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.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage cases and clients independently.
5 plus years of demonstrated probate and trust litigation experience; or 8-10 years plus of civil or family law litigation experience with strong job stability and references required.

Responsibilities

Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters.
Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions, and other legal documents.
Handle trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Attend hearings on a regular basis in the probate courts.
Make independent decisions and advise clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Handle conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of these matters.
Handle probate administrations from initiation of proceedings to discharge of personal representative.
Consult and advise trustees or beneficiaries on trust administration.
Other projects, as assigned.