Associate Attorney (Entry Level, New Admittee)

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ADMITTED TO THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA

[NOTE: We have law clerk positions open for interested candidates waiting for their bar exam results. The pay is $20 an hour, and since it's a full-time temporary position there are no other benefits. Apply as you would for the associate attorney position. Please note in your cover letter that you're interested in a law clerk position.]

• Are you ready to learn how to practice law the right way?

• Is developing well-rounded experience important to you?

• Would you like a career with a firm that has grown every year since 1998?

We are The Legacy Lawyers and we practice estate, trust and conservatorship administration and litigation. We will provide the training, resources and cases necessary to get the right candidate on track to becoming one of the most respected probate attorneys in California.

We foster a collaborative working environment with seven other attorneys at various stages of their career. Each attorney manages their own caseload, but contributes as a team member to ensure clients receive the best representation possible.

Work with professionals in a culture supported by the following ideals:

Vision:

- Our vision is to become the most endorsed probate firm in California.

Mission:

- We think outside the box to give clients to most compelling law firm experience.

Core Values:

- Integrity: Always do the right thing, especially if nobody's watching

- Relationships: Build relationships and all else will follow

- Get Stuff Done: Start now, keep it fun, fast and focused

- Illuminate: Brighten every space you enter

- Service: Do what you do so well people can't help telling others about you

Probate Attorney Trainees will learn how to:

Work closely with firm members and clients (in writing, in person and by telephone) to ascertain and modify client goals, collect evidence, answer questions about law, facts, procedures and case status;

Guide clients through probate, trust and conservatorship administration and litigation matters;

Conduct legal research and develop strategies;

Draft discovery plans, client letters, opinion letters, demand letters, settlement proposals, petitions, declarations, motions, and settlement and 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 to appear at trial;

Summarize discovery;

Make court appearances;

Participate in settlement conferences, presenting evidence, advising clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, and analyzing probable outcomes; and

Handle bench trials (when ready).

Compensation starts at $62,500 a year, and increases to $72,500, commensurate with your growth, as demonstrated by your ability to competently serve our clients. Salary increases to $85,000 after one year. The firm matches employee simple IRA contributions up to 3% of their salary. We offer Gold level medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 3 paid sick leave days a year, 10 days of paid vacation leave, 7 paid holidays. We also cover state bar dues, approved monthly seminars costs and other approved training costs after one year of service.

We have a well-established and respected firm that serves clients throughout Southern California. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

For more information visit our website at www.thelegacylawyers.com

Please send your resume and cover letter.