Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is partnering with a respected, full-service law firm to add a mid- to senior-level Associate to support their Los Angeles Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidates will possess 2-5 years of recent litigation experience from a law firm and experience with trust and probate litigation or a strong willingness to learn trust and probate litigation.
Experience handling trust or probate disputes in California courts is a plus, as well as related administrative or drafting experience involving trusts and estate plans. Candidates should be licensed to practice in California, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
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 are required;
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
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Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $210,000
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Bonus Potential: Up to $106,000
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Competitive bonus structure
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401(k)
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Comprehensive benefits package