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San Jose, CA, United States

Litigation Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-11 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of experience in trust and estate litigation. The ideal candidate should have a solid academic background, a proven track record of strong performance and measurable results, exceptional communication, analytical, and writing skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Duties:

• Represent clients in trust and estate litigation matters, including will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary litigation.
• Conducted legal research, prepared legal documents, and provided analysis of complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• 4-7 years of experience in trust and estate litigation.
• Additional experience in business, commercial, and real estate litigation preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Certifications (if applicable):

• Certification in trust and estate law or related field (preferred).

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