Senior Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have over six years of recent civil litigation experience, with a preference for probate and trust litigation. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a partner-track for those with a portable book of business.

Duties

• Review and draft communications, pleadings, and discovery.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and trials or arbitrations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Develop litigation strategies and tactics in collaboration with others.
• Maintain high standards for professionalism, ethics, and work quality.
• Conduct legal research using Lexis and Westlaw.
• Meet or exceed billable hours requirements.
• Manage own caseload and meet internal and statutory deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw, and law firm client management software preferred.
• Active member of the California State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules.
• Knowledge of the California probate and trust administration process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong client management skills from intake through resolution.
• Excellent command of English, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to set goals and mentor others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and partner-track.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306