Trusts and Estates Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate for its litigation group in San Jose, CA. The role offers significant growth opportunities, including managing a personal caseload and potential for upward mobility. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in California and possess excellent writing, technical, and reasoning skills.

Duties

• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and engage in discovery.
• Conduct case management and take depositions.
• Participate in evidentiary hearings.

Requirements

• Two to four years of litigation experience.
• Experience in trusts and estates litigation.
• Admitted to practice law in California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar license.

Skills

• Excellent writing and technical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and judgment.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.

Committed to representing clients with respect, care, and protection, this law firm specializes in estate planning, probate and estate administration, estate litigation, and elder law. By creating a customized approach and providing high-quality advocacy, the firm achieves the desired results for clients. The firm has lawyers who have been certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. The highly skilled team of lawyers and staff has over six decades of combined legal experience and comes from various backgrounds.