JKZ LLP
Senior Attorney - Trusts & Estates Litigation
San Diego, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 169 days ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationFinancial AnalysisExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to: 1.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Responsibilities
- May supervise Associate Attorneys, paralegals, and support staff as assigned; however, all practice area legal support personnel and attorneys report to the practice area partner.
- Supervise paralegals and support staff, managing workloads, delegating tasks, and ensuring accurate and timely filings.
- Review financial records, fiduciary accountings, and tax documents relevant to contested matters.
- Maintain professional, clear, and compassionate communication with clients, trustees, beneficiaries, and personal representatives. 4. Legal Research & Financial Analysis
- Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing feedback to Associates and staff to support skill development and professional growth.
- This position requires advanced litigation and negotiation skills, strong judgment, and the ability to independently manage high-value, multi-issue trusts & estates litigation cases.
- JKZ employees are expected to "Think Outside the Box," applying creativity, sound judgment, and initiative to deliver thoughtful solutions and exceptional client service.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform all essential duties.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and physical and mental abilities required.
- Ability to remain composed, strategic, and solution-oriented in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and modern law firm practice management software
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- This role requires a high level of autonomy, initiative, and the ability to mentor junior attorneys and paralegals while fostering a collaborative and positive firm culture.
Nice to have
- Prolonged periods of sitting, reading, and working at a computer
- Occasional lifting of files or materials up to 15 pounds
- Occasional travel to court, client meetings, or other legal proceedings 3.
- Active Member of the State Bar of California.
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of recent experience in civil or trusts & estates litigation practice areas.
- Preferably holds an advanced law degree, specialization, or approved certification in practice area.
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring Associate Attorneys preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Compensation
- Meet or exceed annual billable hour requirements.
- Contribute to firm growth through annual origination of at least $500,000 in new business)
Benefits
- Senior Attorneys are expected to model and uphold JKZ's mission, vision, and values in all professional interactions and to consistently produce work that meets or exceeds the JKZ Standard.
Equal opportunity
- JKZ LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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