Senior Associate/Senior Counsel

Keystone Law Group • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Keystone Law Group is hiring a senior attorney at either the Senior Associate or Senior Counsel level to independently manage trust and estate litigation matters as the handling attorney. The position includes drafting legal documents, attending court hearings, mediations, and trials, advising clients, and managing cases. Attorneys may elect a billable-hours target of 1,550 hours or more; the stated annual base salary range of $160,000 to $260,000 is based on an election of 1,800 hours.

Keystone Law Group is a boutique probate law practice based in West Los Angeles, with remote employees across the country and around 50 employees. The firm focuses on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation, administration, and other probate disputes. It describes its culture as grounded in excellence, innovation, collaboration, and camaraderie, supported by continuous learning, open communication, strong relationships, and thoughtful use of technology. The role is fully remote or hybrid.

Requirements

• California Bar membership.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated probate and trust litigation experience.
• Demonstrated interest in probate, trust, and estate law.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

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 participating in settlement negotiations.
• Attend hearings regularly in probate courts.
• Make independent decisions and advise clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Handle conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings through representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of the matters.
• Handle probate administrations from initiation of proceedings through discharge of the personal representative.
• Consult with and advise trustees or beneficiaries on trust administration.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive bonuses.
• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, with optional buy-up.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Lifestyle spending account to support wellness.
• Mentorship program.
• 401(k).
• Internal MCLEs and CEB membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed