Remote Senior Trust & Estate Litigator

Keystone Law Group, P.C.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Wellness spending account

401(k)

Mentorship program

MCLE/CEB membership

Job summary

Keystone Law Group, based in West Los Angeles with remote staff nationwide, seeks a senior attorney (Senior Associate or Senior Counsel) to lead trust and estate litigation matters, draft pleadings, and advise clients. The role emphasizes independent management of cases from inception to trial and strong client service in probate disputes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years probate and trust litigation experience and California Bar admission, with a proven ability to handle hearings,

Qualifications

• 5+ years probate and trust litigation experience.
• California Bar membership.
• Experience drafting pleadings and taking depositions.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents.
• Handle trust and estate litigation from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Attend hearings on a regular basis in the probate courts.
• Make independent decisions and advise clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Handle conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation for the duration.
• Handle probate administrations from initiation to discharge of personal representative.
• Consult and advise trustees or beneficiaries on trust administration.
• Other projects, as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Keystone Law Group, based in West Los Angeles with remote staff nationwide, seeks a senior attorney (Senior Associate or Senior Counsel) to lead trust and estate litigation matters, draft pleadings, and advise clients. The role emphasizes independent management of cases from inception to trial and strong client service in probate disputes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years probate and trust litigation experience and California Bar admission, with a proven ability to handle hearings,