Associate Attorney

Keystone Law Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Keystone Law Group seeks an Associate Attorney to strengthen our trust and estate litigation team. The candidate will handle research, drafting, and court appearances, with involvement from inception to trial.

Remote or hybrid work options are available, reflecting the firm’s distributed model across the country. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of probate litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and CA Bar admission.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, memorandums, motions and other legal documents
• Assist with trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
• Make court appearances in the probate courts
• Assist with probate administrations from initiation of proceedings to discharge of personal representative
• Assist with conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of these matters
• Other projects, as assigned

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Analytical thinking

Legal research and writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

CA Bar admission

Job description

Summary

Keystone Law Group is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to enhance our dynamic and growing trust and estate litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in litigation practice and demonstrate key skills such as strong legal research, persuasive writing, analytical thinking, client service, and teamwork. Associate attorneys will work on an assignment/project basis under the direction of Senior attorneys and Partners, and also may be assigned as a handling attorney on smaller matters. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner and adapt well to firm processes and technology, and eager to learn a new practice area. The firm will provide extensive training during the onboarding process.

About Us

Based in West Los Angeles (with remote employees across the country), Keystone Law Group is a forward-thinking probate law firm with a focus on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation, administration, and other probate disputes. The firm is a boutique practice with around 50 employees, all dedicated to delivering superior client service through a culture grounded in excellence, innovation, collaboration, and camaraderie. Continuous learning, open communication, strong relationships, and the thoughtful use of cutting-edge technology support both client outcomes and the firm's internal team.

Location

Position is fully remote or hybrid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, memorandums, motions and other legal documents
• Assist with trust and estate litigation matters from inception through trial
• Make court appearances in the probate courts
• Assist with probate administrations from initiation of proceedings to discharge of personal representative
• Assist with conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of these matters
• Other projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Must possess extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment

Education and Experience

• At least 1-3 years of demonstrated litigation experience in probate law
• Strong academic record; law review membership highly preferred
• CA Bar membership required

Salary Range

• Attorneys may elect 1,550 hours or more. Annual base salary is $125,000 to $170,000 based upon an election of 1,750 hours.
• Keystone offers competitive bonuses and benefits (employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision with optional buy up; employer-paid life insurance; lifestyle spending account to support wellness; mentorship program; 401(k); internal MCLES and membership to CEB; and more)

Upon an offer of employment, Keystone Law Group completes a background check, reference check, and verification of employment. Where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable federal, state, and/or local laws/ordinances.