Description:
Our Firm specializes in Business, Real Estate and Estate Planning. We have great clients, are a collaborative firm, and have been serving the Los Angeles/South Bay community by helping to prevent and resolve disputes.We are a growing and unique firm with a team approach looking for someone who is hard working, committed to clients, practices with integrity, has a desire to be a part of a growing firm and work in a professional environment.
This is an Associate Attorney position with a primary focus on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate but will also assist in other areas of law as needed. This will require acting as a supporting role to the managing partners, be a team player, and work with support staff.
Job Functions Include:
- Draft estate planning documents (wills, trusts, power of attorney, etc.) and advise clients on estate planning matters
- Prepare and draft legal documents and pleadings
- Work on discovery
- Conduct research
- Attend and conduct Depositions and Mediations through Trial
- Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
- Represent clients in court
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
Skills & Requirements Include:
- Member of the California Bar and in good standing
- 3+ years of experience in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat required.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a professional environment and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, including the ability to remain calm and efficient during stressful situations
- Self-sufficient and work independently
