Job Description

 ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Steburg Law Firm, P.C. is a woman-owned, family oriented firm that is looking for an attorney who shares our passion for probate, trust and tax law.  The ideal candidate takes responsibility for delegated tasks and files involving research and analysis, initiating and responding to discovery, taking depositions, trial preparation and assisting clients with trust and probate administration. ​

If you see your career as a mission to serve individuals experiencing difficult situations and protect elders and dependent adults from financial abuse, then this may be the opportunity for you. Do you love to litigate but also know when to negotiate and settle? Are you a zealous, yet diplomatic advocate? Do you have trial experience and enthusiasm for advocacy?  Then you may be the ideal candidate to join our team.  Direct client contact and time in the courtroom is assured for all attorneys.     Due to the nature of this area of law there are periods where the work load will be heavier than others.  A successful candidate will have the ability to manage their time in an appropriate manner so that all appropriate deadlines are met.  We strive to maintain a work-life balance, good morale and a sense of humor.

We are currently seeking a probate litigation attorney with at least four years’ experience handling all aspects of contested probate and trust matters. Applicants should have experience litigating probate cases from start to finish, including discovery, depositions, evidentiary hearings, and settlement negotiations. Trial experience is preferred. 

REQUIRED SKILLS / CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE:

·         Multiple years of California probate, trust and tax law experience and currently licensed to practice law in California

·         The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and simultaneous manage multiple files / deadlines with minimal oversight

·         Manage full case handling responsibilities from inception through resolution

·         Independently handle decision making on a case by case basis.

·         Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants

·         Comfortable speaking to clients and presenting oral arguments in court

·         The curiosity to handle issues and matters unfamiliar to you

·         Strong writing skills, including the ability to edit, proof, and revise your own work

·         Understand the value in learning from others

·         Committed to outstanding client service

·         Organized and detail-oriented 

·         A drama-free team player who maintains a sense of humor

INTERESTED? HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:

Send an email to darrell@steburglawfirm.com. Put your name in the subject line. In the body tell us: (a) about a time when you handled a difficult situation with a client; and (b) describe a time when you were under enormous stress and how you handled it. Then tell us why you have the attitude and the fit to join our practice and attach your resume.

Company Description

Steburg Law Firm, P.C. was established in 2010. Our areas of practice include trust and probate administration, trust and estate litigation, conservatorships and financial elder abuse litigation as well as tax audits and litigation. We do not draft estate planning documents but we do interpret them in the course of work for our clients, whether they serve in a fiduciary capacity or are beneficiaries questioning the conduct of a fiduciary. We put our client’s business and personal goals first and craft solutions to match their goals.