Trust and Probate Litigation Associate - Los Angeles
About The Position
We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to support our Los Angeles Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidates will possess 2-5 years of recent litigation experience from a law firm and experience with trust and probate litigation or a strong willingness to learn trust and probate litigation. Experience handling trust or probate disputes in California courts is a plus, as well as related administrative or drafting experience involving trusts and estate plans. Candidates should be licensed to practice in California, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
Requirements
- Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials
- Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California
- Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices
- Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents
- Must have case management experience
- Clear and effective drafting skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required
- Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Strong organization and matter management skills
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- 2-5 years of recent litigation experience from a law firm
- Experience with trust and probate litigation or a strong willingness to learn trust and probate litigation
- Experience handling trust or probate disputes in California courts
- Related administrative or drafting experience involving trusts and estate plans
Responsibilities
- Provide legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents
- Draft pleadings and other case documents
- Attend hearings
- Manage matters from commencement to final resolution
- Professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys
Benefits
- competitive salary
- various types of bonuses
- unlimited PTO
- 401k
- full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
