Trust & Estate Attorney (Senior Associate or Senior Counsel level)

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

15d•$160,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Keystone Law Group has an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney (either at the Senior Associate or Senior Counsel level) to join this growing law practice. Senior attorneys are responsible for acting as the handling attorney and independently managing various matters related to trust and estate litigation, such as drafting legal documents, attending hearings, mediations, and trials, advising clients, and managing cases. 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

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
California Bar membership

Responsibilities

Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters
Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
Handle trust and estate litigation matter 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 advising 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