Lewitt Hackman

Congratulations to Barry Kurtz, named a 2024 Legal Visionary in Intellectual Property by the Los Angeles Times' Business of Law Magazine: https://lnkd.in/gzEYGPpr

How does a divorce or separation impact your trusts and estate planning? California Family Law Specialist Vanessa S. describes some of the ramifications on the Trusts and Estates Section Podcast of the California Lawyers Association, Trust Me!: https://lnkd.in/gwMC_vDK

Please apply through indeed.com. Associate Attorney – Trust and Estate Planning Group Job description Well-established San Fernando Valley Firm seeks an exceptional associate with at least 2 to 3 years of experience for its Trust and Estate Planning Practice Group. The role requires the lawyer to assist with the administration of trusts and decedent’s estates and advise on estate, gift, and property tax issues. ? Strong academic record and writing skills are essential. The role requires a lawyer with solid interpersonal skills, proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and help manage a challenging workload in a fast-paced environment. ? Candidates must be in good standing with CA State Bar. ? We offer a collegial working environment, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunity. The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. ? ?Salary range from $120,000-$130,000 per annum. https://lnkd.in/g9PWSNwB

How can sufficient contact with prospective franchisees subject franchisors to personal jurisdiction; and why should franchisees seek counsel before competing after termination or expiration of a franchise agreement? Read our #Franchise101 newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gxuyPpB5

We're hiring! Please apply through indeed.com. Legal Assistant – Trust and Estate Planning ? Job description ? We are looking for an exceptional legal assistant to assist in the day-to-day functions for our estate planning practice group. Our ideal candidate is trustworthy, responsible, well-organized, and has a minimum of 2 years previous legal administrative experience in estate planning and trust administration areas of the law. As a legal secretary at our firm, you will work directly with attorneys and paralegals to draft estate plans, post death trust administration documents, record deeds, file court documents, follow up with clients, execute and notarize documents with clients, nurture client relationships, conduct research to support attorneys’ ongoing cases, and handle general clerical tasks. ? We offer a collegial working environment, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunity. The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. ? Salary range from $44,000-$90,000 per annum ? ?~~~ Legal Assistant – Corporate/Transactional ? Job description ? We are seeking an exceptional legal assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in our Corporate Transactional Practice Group. We are specifically looking for a candidate who has experience in filing documents with the Secretary of State, Internal Revenue Service, Los Angeles County Recorder, is meticulous, pays attention to detail, has exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work directly with clients. ? We offer a collegial working environment, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunity. The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. ? Salary range from $44,000-$90,000 per annum https://lnkd.in/g9PWSNwB

Important information for all!

Looks like another successful MEND Poverty Dignity Awards Gala last night... We're proud of our team's support of this worthy San Fernando Valley organization -- including our own @AlexHemmelgarn's service as Chair for the MEND Board of Directors.

Thrilled to be speaking with Regina Amolsch and Dale Cohen at the 47th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising in Phoenix! Our topic is "Key Considerations for Franchising in Specialized Industries and Segments." We look forward to addressing significant franchise issues and developments within health care, insurance, real estate, and other fields, and takeaways for franchise law practitioners in a fun and interactive workshop. Register at https://lnkd.in/gV6RaUNd

California Employers: Recent changes to the Private Attorneys General Act allow alternative methods of resolving claims. Read: PAGA - Early Evaluation Conference by employment defense attorneys Sue Bendavid and Tal Burnovski Yeyni here: https://lnkd.in/gPY5DRJp

Rosmarin Law published the second segment of Mark Phillips' review on the Casey Anthony trial. Click the link to read part two of the “Letter from Los Angeles”: https://lnkd.in/ghtXqQGj