Description:
This Indeed post was created to promote open Associate Attorney roles as pertaining to the below potential opportunities, each requiring at least 5 years of practice as a licensed attorney.- Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates Litigation
- Associate Attorney, Employment Law (Defense)
- Associate Attorney, Litigation (General / Civil)
- Associate Attorney, Trust Administration
- Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates
- Associate Attorney, Corporate & Tax
In addition to applying via Indeed, in order to submit your information for review, please email careers@lagerlof.com, indicating a response to this post, and the role of interest, in the email subject line (Example: "Indeed Associate Attorney Inquiry: John Smith - Associate Attorney, Corporate & Tax"). In your email, in addition to attaching your resume, please provide the below points of confirmation.
- The Associate Attorney role you're interested in (practice area).
- Your Bar information (states licensed in, years of practice).
- Our firm's office location you're interested in (Pasadena, Encino, El Segundo).
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw to support case preparation.
- Draft legal documents, including wills and trusts, ensuring compliance with estate law.
- Assist clients with estate planning, providing guidance on relevant legal matters.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases, contributing to negotiations and strategies.
- Maintain organized case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and addressing inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license.
- Strong legal research skills, including proficiency in Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw
- Excellent writing and legal drafting abilities
- Experience in wills, trusts, and estate law
- Familiarity with various areas of law such as family law and personal injury law
- Prior legal administrative experience is a plus
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to work collaboratively in a law office setting
