Associate Attorney
$100,000–$150,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, prepare pleadings and discovery responses, and participate in depositions, court appearances, and mediations. Oversee estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from start to finish while drafting professional correspondence for clients and opposing counsel. This full-time, in-office role requires 1,680 billable hours annually and is open to candidates with 3–5 years of legal experience and a California bar license. You will work closely with a senior attorney in a supportive boutique environment specializing in estate litigation and trust administration, with opportunities for mentorship and advancement.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of legal experience
- Licensed to practice law in California
- Strong written communication and drafting skills
- Detail-oriented
- Career-focused
- Open to mentorship
- Full-time employment
- In-office position
- Monday through Friday schedule
- 1,680 billable hours per year
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally with some litigation exposure
- Strong interest in litigation
- Comfortable managing cases from start to finish
- Taking initiative
- Eager to expand your knowledge across practice areas
- Cross-trained across multiple practice areas
- Hands-on experience in both transactional and litigation matters
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