4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Associate Attorney/Senior Counsel specializing in probate, trust, and estate law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in probate and trust litigation matters, with the ability to handle cases from inception through trial. The Senior Associate Attorney/Senior Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support, from researching legal issues to representing clients in probate courts.

Job Details:

• 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 regularly 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.
• Undertake other projects, as assigned.

Requirements:

• 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 the ability to manage cases and clients independently.
• 5 years of demonstrated probate and trust litigation experience required.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of probate, trust, and estate law.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Litigation skills, including experience in taking depositions and attending trials.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic advice.
• Familiarity with probate court procedures.
• Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Client-focused approach and excellent client management abilities.

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