Careers
Careers at Keystone
Our Firm
Shawn S. Kerendian founded Keystone Law Group in 2014 to fill a specific and somewhat ambitious niche—to create a boutique practice focused solely on probate litigation and administration, and provide services to this underserved market.
Because this area of law was largely overlooked, finding experienced probate litigators proved challenging. Thus, Shawn grew Keystone organically by hiring talented individuals with unique backgrounds and skill sets who were eager to learn the legal landscape that shapes the outcome of probate and trust disputes.
In the years since, Keystone has grown to become one of the largest firms in California focused exclusively on probate litigation and administration. Keystone attorneys are respected probate litigators and serve as thought leaders in the field. Attorneys stay up to date on laws related to trusts and estates, and are often asked to share our expertise at professional conferences, with media, and to law students.
Creating Keystone was not just a passion for Shawn, it was also a strategic move. Probate, trust and estate litigation is increasing as the population ages. This segment of society has more wealth and is passing down more assets than previous generations. New laws regarding trusts and estates are also triggering new areas of potential disputes. Despite the notorious difficulties in contesting a will or trust, Keystone does not shy away from complex probate matters.
Keystone’s singular focus on probate has allowed attorneys to achieve mastery in this growing field and provide clients with unmatched expertise. The Firm relies on professional staff to provide valuable support to both clients and attorneys.
In addition, Keystone actively participates in the city’s continued efforts to improve the environmental standards of Los Angeles and is proud to be a Certified Green Business in Los Angeles. This certification is awarded to businesses in the city that incorporate sustainable practices in both their operation and business model.
Professional Development and Mentorship
Keystone supports the professional development of each of our team members in a variety of ways, as well as lays out a track to Partnership for those who wish to pursue that path.
- Mentorship and professional development training and programs for attorneys
- Paid continuing education for probate related courses
- Paid state and local bar memberships
- Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions
Who We Are
What We Have To Say
Whether you are a recent graduate, senior associate, or partner, Keystone is a place where you can thrive and succeed.
- Attorneys receive a Career Advancement Guide laying out competencies needed to be eligible for promotion, as well as attributes and contributions Keystone finds valuable.
- We offer recognition, nomination and award assistance, speaking and publications opportunities, and business development assistance.
Discover what a typical day looks like for a senior attorney at Keystone. In this challenging and rewarding practice area, Keystone is focused on creating an environment where our senior attorneys can thrive.
Discover more about partners’ roles at Keystone and how they contribute to the firm’s success and vision. In addition to overseeing cases and collaborating with team members, our partners’ strategic vision helps clients achieve their goals.
Hear from Partner Lindsey Munyer and Senior Associate Nicole Silverstein about their experience and how Keystone has created a positive and supportive environment for women in law.
Keystone’s commitment to investing in the latest technology helps our firm run more efficiently, ultimately benefiting clients by providing top-of-the-line services at below-market rates. In fact, our firm functions more like a tech company at times than a traditional law firm.
Keystone offers flexibility and inclusion for its remote employees at all levels. Remote employees are able to meet their goals and deadlines while also enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Billable hours bonus
- Year-end discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Full set up in the office and remote equipped for efficient hybrid working
- Memberships to Headspace and Door Dash apps
- Several wellness, volunteering and team-building opportunities throughout the year
Culture
Mutual respect is the foundation of Keystone’s culture. Every member of our firm — from our receptionist to our managing partner — has a voice that will be heard. We believe that when every team member feels comfortable offering his or her ideas and opinions, true collaboration can happen. Collaboration is critical in order to share knowledge, accelerate innovation, break down silos, and facilitate connectivity. Our entire team works together to ensure that our clients have the best experience possible. Through our dedication to our team members and our culture, Keystone has earned a Great Place to Work® Certification™ and been named as a Best Place to Work SoCal.
Benefits
We encourage our team members to get to know each other professionally as well as personally through team bonding opportunities and social gatherings such as:
- Annual holiday and summer parties
- Escape rooms
- Happy hours
- Opportunity for new hires to connect with peers during onboarding
- Volunteering opportunities and charity events
- Family playdates
- Wellness and sporting events
Benefits
Keystone also values the precious balance between personal life and career work through programs such as:
- Competitive billable hour requirements
- Remote and/or hybrid scheduling
- Optional networking/client development track
- Part-time work available
- Unlimited vacation and sick time for attorneys as long as billable requirements are met
Our Technology
Keystone’s commitment to investing in the latest technology helps our firm run more efficiently, ultimately benefiting clients by providing top-of-the-line services at below-market rates. In fact, our firm functions more like a tech company at times than a traditional law firm.
- Since Keystone was established in 2014, our firm has been paperless
- Cutting edge practice management solutions
- Technology that allows our team to work remotely and in the office
- Recently revamped office space to make it more accessible for hybrid and remote work, including investing in state-of-the-art videoconferencing technology to ensure that our remote workers feel just as connected to the team as our workers present in the physical office
Our Commitment to Diversity
For Keystone, inclusion, diversity, and equality are organic processes born out of a commitment to build a workforce of talented, caring, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about helping others. We embrace the talents, ideas, knowledge, and contributions that everyone brings to our team, and believe that the more diverse the backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our team members, the better we can serve our clients.
Keystone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The firm also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Join Our Team
To apply to one of our support staff openings please submit your resume to the email listed below. To apply to one of our attorney openings, please submit your resume, law school transcript and writing sample to careers@keystone-law.com.
