FULL TIME Attorney with Estate Planning and Probate experience

Stone & Sallus, LLP; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone & Sallus, LLP is a Los Angeles/South Bay area law firm seeking an attorney focused on Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate. This role supports managing partners, collaborates with a team, and maintains a professional demeanor in high-stress situations.

The candidate should be a California Bar member with 5+ years in estate planning, trust administration, and probate, and be proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. The firm emphasizes integrity and client commitment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership is required.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PDF workflows (Adobe Acrobat).

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents (wills, trusts, power of attorney) and advise clients on estate planning matters.
• Prepare and draft legal documents and pleadings.
• Work on discovery and case investigations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Attend and conduct depositions and mediations; assist in trial.
• Represent clients in court and negotiate settlements as needed.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Court appearances

Written communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

California Bar admission

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Our Firm specializes in Business, Real Estate and Estate Planning. We have great clients, are a collaborative firm, and have been serving the Los Angeles/South Bay community by helping to prevent and resolve disputes.

We are a growing and unique firm with a team approach looking for someone who is hard working, committed to clients, practices with integrity, has a desire to be a part of a growing firm and work in a professional environment.

This is an Attorney position with a primary focus on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate but will also assist in other areas of law as needed. This will require acting as a supporting role to the managing partners, be a team player, and work with support staff.

Job Functions Include

• Draft estate planning documents (wills, trusts, power of attorney, etc.) and advise clients on estate planning matters
• Prepare and draft legal documents and pleadings
• Work on discovery
• Conduct research
• Attend and conduct Depositions and Mediations through Trial
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Represent clients in court
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Skills & Requirements Include

• Member of the California Bar and in good standing
• 5+ years' experience in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a professional environment and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, including the ability to remain calm and efficient during stressful situations
• Self-sufficient and work independently'