Description:
About You:Are you a seasoned attorney with substantial Estate, Probate and Trust Law Litigation experience and a proven track record of success including full Trials? We are seeking an experienced, preferably bilingual (English/Spanish preferred) Attorney with 3-5 years' litigation experience to join our team. If you value being an empathetic listener, ensuring details are handled with the utmost professionalism and care for our clients during these processes, while still fighting with tenacity to accomplish client's goals in litigation, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of a client's case
- Oversees and manages full litigation calendar
- Communicate with clients and opposing counsel
- Design effective and winning case strategies including all aspects of discovery.
- Draft and/or review documents and pleadings
- Attend court hearings, conduct and defend depositions, mediations and trials, as needed.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing with the California Bar
- Substantial experience in Probate & Trust Administration including contested / litigated matters
- Strong research and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- 3-5 years' experience in litigation and managing a full caseload
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel. Adobe Acrobat, Billing
- Familiarity with Case Management Software (“Mycase” client portal (training provided)), Calendar Management Software (Outlook), Judicial Counsel forms, etc.
- Strong teamwork ethic
- Humble, eager to learn and grow, with a smart and easygoing demeanor
- Demonstrates kindness, empathy, and strong character in client interactions
