Senior Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have over six years of recent civil litigation experience, with a preference for probate and trust litigation. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a partner-track for those with a portable book of business.

Duties

• Review and draft communications, pleadings, and discovery.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and trials or arbitrations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Develop litigation strategies and tactics in collaboration with others.
• Maintain high standards for professionalism, ethics, and work quality.
• Conduct legal research using Lexis and Westlaw.
• Meet or exceed billable hours requirements.
• Manage own caseload and meet internal and statutory deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw, and law firm client management software preferred.
• Active member of the California State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules.
• Knowledge of the California probate and trust administration process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong client management skills from intake through resolution.
• Excellent command of English, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to set goals and mentor others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and partner-track.

Dedicated to delivering convenient and thoughtful solutions in tax, family law, and estate planning, this firm's team serves clients throughout California. A compassionate approach and diversity of experience add to the professional readiness obtained by this firm. In addition to active community involvement, this company opposes discrimination of all sorts and offers opportunities for prosperous professional growth.,