Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

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The Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney must have 6+ years of recent experience in civil litigation, preferably with probate and trust litigation experience. Opportunities for career growth and partner-track are available. JKZ welcomes candidates with a portable book of business to apply for this position.

The Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent research and writing skills, and experience in court appearances and drafting of motions, discovery, etc. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney may also be responsible for reviewing and overseeing the work product of associate attorneys, delegating assignments, mentoring, and training of associate attorneys and legal support personnel in the Trusts & Estates Litigation department.

Direct Reports : n / a

Essential Duties And Responsibilities, Including But Not Limited To

• Review and drafting of communications, pleadings, and discovery.
• Participation in mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, and trials or arbitrations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court staff.
• Develop strategies and tactics best suited to the client's litigation needs, in collaboration with others.
• Maintain high standards for professionalism, ethics, and work quality; project confidence and competence.
• Legal research using Lexis and Westlaw.
• Meet or exceed billable hours requirement.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to manage their own caseload.
• Ability to manage and meet internal and statutory deadlines.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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