<p>Are you looking to advance your career in a collegial and supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance, long-term growth, and meaningful, engaging work? A reputable East Bay firm is seeking a Business and Real Estate <strong>Litigation Associate</strong> to join their team of dedicated professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex business and real estate litigation cases without the stress of overwhelming billable requirements. With a focus on collaboration, professional development, and achieving exceptional results for clients, they offer a unique chance to grow your practice in a firm where your contributions will truly be valued. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage litigation cases involving business and real estate disputes from inception through trial.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality motions, briefs, and other legal documents.</p><p>• Lead and participate in depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.</p><p>• Develop litigation strategies and provide strategic advice to clients throughout the legal process.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure comprehensive case preparation and representation.</p><p>• Handle discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and managing document reviews.</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings, including trials and mediations, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes.</p><p>• Stay updated on legal trends and developments relevant to business and real estate law.</p>
We are looking for an Associate Attorney (Trusts & Estates) to join a respected legal team in Modesto, California. This role focuses on guiding individuals and families through estate planning and trust administration with thoughtful legal counsel and precise document preparation. The attorney will work directly with clients and alongside internal and external professionals to deliver practical solutions related to wealth transfer, fiduciary matters, and long-term planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and refine comprehensive estate planning instruments, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives tailored to client objectives.<br>• Advise clients on strategies involving wealth preservation and transfer, with attention to gift, estate, and generation-skipping tax considerations.<br>• Oversee trust administration matters from initial review through final distribution, ensuring timely progress and legal compliance.<br>• Provide guidance to trustees, executors, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries on duties, rights, and issues arising during estate and trust administration.<br>• Prepare transfer-related documentation and recommend appropriate asset funding steps to align plans with client intentions.<br>• Partner with attorneys, paralegals, accountants, financial professionals, and other advisors to support coordinated client service.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the firm’s outreach and business development efforts.<br>• Support related dispute matters as needed through legal research, motion drafting, briefing, and discovery activities.