Sr. Attorney

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, and 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 Senior Attorney with experience in Estate Planning, in addition to either Family Law or Civil Litigation.

Job Description

The Senior Attorney will represent our diverse clientele in all legal proceedings pertaining to their cases, provide legal counsel, and draft legal documentation. As a Senior 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 related to the firm's 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, guardian ships, and conservatorships.

• Engage in strategy review sessions with clients to understand the facts and goals, and 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.

• Collect, maintain, and organize evidence for all aspects of family law litigation (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 Skills and Experience

• Reputation for integrity with no history of disciplinary offenses.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; proactive in improving processes and efficiency.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact professionally with staff and clients.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, even under pressure.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Conflict resolution skills and problem-solving ability.

• Bilingual in Mandarin/English.

License, Certificate, and Registration Requirements

Must be an active member, in good standing, of the State Bar of California.

Physical Requirements

Visual capacity and dexterity to operate office equipment, read, proofread, and view information on a computer screen.

Company Info

Yang Law Offices

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