Direct Counsel is partnering with a respected, full-service law firm to add a mid- to senior-level Associate to support their Los Angeles Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidates will possess 2-5 years of recent litigation experience from a law firm and experience with trust and probate litigation or a strong willingness to learn trust and probate litigation.
Experience handling trust or probate disputes in California courts is a plus, as well as related administrative or drafting experience involving trusts and estate plans. Candidates should be licensed to practice in California, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
Job Duties
Provide legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents;
Draft pleadings and other case documents;
Attend hearings;
Manage matters from commencement to final resolution;
Professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys.
Job Requirements
Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials;
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California;
Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;
Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents;
Must have case management experience;
Clear and effective drafting skills;
Strong negotiating skills;
Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required;
Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
Strong organization and matter management skills;
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $210,000
Bonus Potential: Up to $106,000
Competitive bonus structure
401(k)
Comprehensive benefits package
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$160,000–$210,000 Per Year
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Probateunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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