Trust and Probate Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation, is seeking a legal professional to provide legal research, draft pleadings, and manage cases. The ideal candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in California.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $210,000 per year, with potential bonuses up to $106,000. Benefits include unlimited PTO and 401(k). Join a law firm that values diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong organization and matter management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings and case documents.
• Attend hearings.
• Manage matters from commencement to final resolution.
• Communicate with clients and attorneys.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Negotiating skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Details

Location: Los Angeles Office, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Education Level: JD

Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

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
• 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

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.

We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401(k), and a full benefits package.

Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $160‑$210k, with bonus potential of up to $106,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.