Trusts and Estates Litigation and Transactional Attorney

Slater Cosme, PC, Attorneys at Law; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation time off

Paid sick time off

Paid holidays per firm benefits

401K retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Slater Cosme, PC, Attorneys at Law in Pasadena seeks an additional litigation attorney with 2+ years' experience to handle trust and estate and real estate matters, both litigious and transactional.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule after a 90-day in-office onboarding, strong benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with matching, and opportunities for mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of California civil and/or probate, trusts and estates litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, oral advocacy, and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Handle trust and estate and real estate litigation and transactional matters.
• Take and defend depositions, manage discovery, hearings and mediations, and negotiate settlements.
• Manage caseload independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff.

Skills

Litigation

Trusts & Estates

Real Estate

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Trial Advocacy

Client Management

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar Admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Slater Cosme, PC, a well-respected and established Pasadena law firm, is expanding and seeking an additional litigation attorney to handle trust and estate and real estate litigation and transactional matters with a minimum of 2+ years legal experience.

Salary:

$115,000 to $140,000 depending on experience, with discretionary performance and rainmaker bonuses.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

On-site and remote: Flexible hybrid work schedule opportunity after completion of a 90-day in-office onboarding period.

Benefits:

• Positive work environment that promotes collegiality, growth, and work-life balance.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid sick time off
• Paid holidays per firm benefits
• 401K retirement plan with matching contribution by the firm.
• Opportunities for mentorship, learning, and continued growth in the specialized areas of trusts and estates, probate, real estate, business succession and planning, and related practice areas with seasoned, reputable, and experienced partners and attorneys.

If you possess the following qualifications, we want to hear from you

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in California civil and/or probate, trusts and estates litigation;
• Excellent legal research and writing, oral argument and advocacy, and analytical skills;
• Experience in taking and defending depositions, handling discovery, attending hearings and mediations, and negotiating settlements;
• Ability to work independently to manage litigation deadlines, tasks, and caseload while working collaboratively with attorneys and support staff;
• Quality work product with an excellent attention to detail;
• A team player who is a self-starter and able to manage and maintain relationships successfully with clients, other professionals, colleagues, and team members;
• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and active membership with the California State Bar in good standing, required; and
• Must have strong computer literacy and be proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Flexible work from home options available.