Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation & Probate
3 days ago
San Bernardino
Pay: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a respected, long-standing Southern California law firm with a strong local reputation., • Handle meaningful civil litigation work with probate and trust matters as additional variety., • Gain hands-on courtroom, drafting, discovery, hearing, and case management experience., • Work directly with experienced attorneys in a collegial, professional environment., • Build a stable long-term career with mentorship, growth, and strong client-facing experience., • Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. Location This is an on-site position based in San Bernardino, CA. Candidates should be local or within a realistic commuting distance, especially while getting started with the firm. Note Must have an active California law license in good standing and litigation experience or a strong litigation-focused background. Probate, trust administration, or trust litigation experience is preferred but not required. About Us We are a well-established, diversified law firm serving businesses, individuals, families, and organizations throughout Southern California. Our team handles a broad range of matters, including civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, probate, trust administration, estate planning, and related legal issues. Confidential Employer. We take pride in delivering high-quality legal work, building long-term client relationships, and providing practical, responsive counsel to the communities we serve. Job Description • Handle a primary workload of civil litigation matters, with probate and trust matters as needed., • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement documents, correspondence, and legal memoranda., • Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings., • Manage discovery, case deadlines, client communications, and matter strategy., • Conduct legal research and analyze factual and legal issues., • Assist with trial preparation, mediation preparation, and case resolution strategy., • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and third parties., • Work closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff on active matters., • Manage multiple cases while maintaining attention to detail, deadlines, and client service. Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited law school., • Active California law license in good standing., • 1+ years of attorney experience preferred., • Civil litigation experience strongly preferred., • Probate, trust administration, trust litigation, or estate-related experience is a plus., • Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills., • Comfortable working in an on-site office environment., • Professional, responsive, organized, and able to manage deadlines independently. Why You Will Love Working Here • You will get real responsibility, not just back-office legal assignments., • You will work on a diverse mix of civil litigation, probate, trust, business, and real estate-related matters., • You will join a stable, reputable firm with deep roots in the local legal community., • You will have access to mentorship, partner interaction, and professional development., • You will be part of a collaborative office culture that values quality legal work and client service., • You will have room to grow your skills, build confidence, and develop into a stronger advocate. JPC-1025 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance