Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Description:

Summary:
Probate Attorneys is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to enhance our dynamic and growing trust and estate litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in litigation practice and demonstrate key skills such as strong legal research, persuasive writing, analytical thinking, client service, and teamwork. Associate attorneys will work on an assignment/project basis under the direction of Senior attorneys and Partners, and also may be assigned as a handling attorney on smaller matters. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner and adapt well to firm processes and technology, and eager to learn a new practice area. The firm will provide extensive training during the onboarding process.

Location:
Position is hybrid with 2 days per week in the office. Will consider fully remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, memorandums, motions and other legal documents
• Assist with trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
• Make court appearances in the probate courts
• Assist with probate administrations from initiation of proceedings to discharge of personal representative
• Assist with conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of these matters
• Other projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in probate, trusts and estate law
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Must possess extreme 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

Education and Experience:

• At least 1-3 years of demonstrated litigation experience in any legal field; a background in probate law is preferred but is not required
• Strong academic record, as well as law review membership highly preferred
• CA Bar membership required

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