The Legacy Lawyers · 5 months ago
Litigation Attorney
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$155K/yr - $155K/yrThe Legacy Lawyers is a fast-growing high-conflict estate, trust, and conservatorship litigation law firm. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to work closely with clients and firm members to determine case strategies, conduct legal research, and manage a caseload while guiding clients through legal processes.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Work closely with firm members and clients (in writing, in person, and by telephone) to determine and modify client goals and case strategies
Collect evidence to support your client’s position
Answer client questions about law, facts, procedures, and case status
Guide clients through probate, and trust and conservatorship administration and litigation matters
Conduct legal research, draft memos, and develop strategies
Draft status reports, discovery plans, client letters, opinion letters, demand letters, settlement proposals, petitions, declarations, motions, and settlement & trial briefs
Conduct and defend depositions (of parties, third party witnesses, and experts)
Propound and respond to form and special interrogatories, requests for documents, and requests for admission
Subpoena records from third parties and witnesses scheduled to appear at trial
Summarize discovery
Make court appearances
Participate in settlement conferences, present evidence, advise clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, and analyze probable outcomes
Handle bench trials (when ready)
Qualification
Required
California State Bar License
Active California Bar member in good standing
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Possess effective research and writing skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
Exceptional ability to provide professional, efficient, and friendly client services
Computer skills including proficiency in Google Suite
Benefits
Gold-level medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Simple IRA retirement plan (firm matches your contribution to 3% of your salary)
10 days paid vacation
7 paid holidays
5 paid sick days
Student loan repayment program
First-time Home Buyers benefit
Company
The Legacy Lawyers
We are an Orange County trust administration and litigation law firm that helps Southern California-based family trust successor trustees perform their duties as trustees.
Founded in 1998
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase