Job Description
Description
Established law firm is seeking a skilled Contract Attorney with expertise in civil litigation to join a small dynamic law firm based in Palo Alto, California. This Contract Attorney roles offers an opportunity to handle complex legal matters involving trust and estate disputes. This is a hybrid position, requiring occasional on-site work. The ideal candidate will bring a strong civil litigation background, excellent research and writing skills, and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
+ Handle all phases of trust and estate litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, negotiations, and trial preparation.
+ Advise clients on estate planning strategies and potential litigation risks associated with trusts and wills.
+ Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies.
+ Draft clear and persuasive l...
Established law firm is seeking a skilled Contract Attorney with expertise in civil litigation to join a small dynamic law firm based in Palo Alto, California. This Contract Attorney roles offers an opportunity to handle complex legal matters involving trust and estate disputes. This is a hybrid position, requiring occasional on-site work. The ideal candidate will bring a strong civil litigation background, excellent research and writing skills, and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
+ Handle all phases of trust and estate litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, negotiations, and trial preparation.
+ Advise clients on estate planning strategies and potential litigation risks associated with trusts and wills.
+ Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies.
+ Draft clear and persuasive l...