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Job Title
Sr. Attorney
Company
Yang Law Offices
Job Description
Yang Law Offices is a boutique law firm headquartered in the City of Monterey Park, with a team of 12 attorneys, specializing in family law, estate planning, business law & estate planning. We value our company culture where we collaborate and work together to bring the best possible legal service for our clients. Our team motto is "We Handle Our Clients' Case As If It Was Our Own Case!" We believe that happy employees will bring excellent service to our clients so we value work & life balance. Compassion and communication are essential to our team as well. We are currently looking for a Sr. Attorney that has experience in Estate Planning in addition to either Family Law or Civil Litigation
Job Description
The Sr. Attorney will represent our diverse clientele in all legal proceedings pertaining to their case, provide legal counsel, and draw up legal documentation. As a Sr. Attorney, you will be a subject matter expert and serve as a mentor to Junior Associates in the firm.
Job duties
Prepare various legal documents in connection with the firms trust and estate practice, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance health care directives
Assist with the preparation of documents for probate, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships
Engage in strategy review sessions with clients to understand the facts and goals to prepare a Case Plan for each client
Draft legal pleadings and forms, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and memorandums.
Conduct research and compile evidence for cases
Collecting, maintaining, and organizing evidence for all aspects of family law litigation (i.e. trials, motions, mediations, etc.).
Prepare for and appear at trial and contested hearings (depending on experience)
Manage personal caseload and ensure proper and timely billing
Minimum Requirements:
Successful completion of a Juris Doctorate Degree or its equivalent as allowed under the State Bar Act.
Minimum of 5 years experience in Estate Planning, Family Law or Civil Litigation
Preferred Experience/Skills:
Demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity and no history of disciplinary offenses as an attorney or in any other capacity.
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a cohesive team; willing to go above and beyond – always looking to improve process, efficiency, and support to business
Impeccable interpersonal acumen – able to interface at ease with all Staff and Clients respectfully and professionally
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, even under pressure and when navigating ambiguity and challenge
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing, colleague/customer-centric environment
Competent with conflict resolution and defusing escalated situations as needed
Avid problem solver – able to create win-win situations using limited resources
Bilingual in Mandarin/English
License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:
Must be an active member, in good standing, in the State Bar of California
Physical Requirements
Visual capacity and digital dexterity to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
Make fine visual distinctions reading and proofreading written documents and viewing information on a computer screen.
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Location
Monterey Park, CA
Company Profile
Yang Law Offices is a boutique law firm headquartered in the City of Monterey Park, with a team of 12 attorneys, specializing in family law, estate planning, business law & estate planning. We value our company culture where we collaborate and work together to bring the best possible legal service for our clients. Our team motto is "We Handle Our Clients' Case As If It Was Our Own Case!" We believe that happy employees will bring excellent service to our clients so we value work & life balance. Compassion and communication are essential to our team as well.
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