Experienced Estate Planning Attorney

Compensation

$125,000 - $200,000/year

About the role

Make 2026 the Year You Actually Enjoy Practicing Law Again. If you’re an experienced attorney who is burned out on litigation, tired of chasing clients, and craving meaningful work in a stable, respectful firm, this may be the role that finally feels right.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients with clarity and empathy through the estate planning process, helping them protect what matters most.
• Draft and customize trusts, wills, and asset-protection strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• Manage probate and trust administration from start to finish, ensuring a smooth, professional experience.
• Collaborate with, support, and mentor team members, contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.
• Build and strengthen client and professional relationships, earning trust and confidence along the way.
• Train and develop junior legal staff, sharing your expertise and fostering a learning environment.
• Track time accurately and meet reasonable performance goals, balancing quality and efficiency.
• Leverage modern tools like Microsoft Office, MyCase (or similar CRM), and WealthCounsel (or similar drafting software) to streamline work.

Qualifications

• You’re a licensed California attorney in good standing with a J.D. and the professionalism to match.
• You bring at least 3 years of solid experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate—and you’re ready to deepen your expertise.
• Your drafting skills are exceptional, and your attention to detail is the kind clients can trust.
• You communicate with confidence, clarity, and compassion, making clients feel supported and informed.
• You thrive in an organized, system-driven environment, and you take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality work.
• You’re motivated by meaningful impact, not just billable hours—supporting families through major life decisions resonates with you.

This Role May Not Be a Fit If...

• You want a fully remote position — this is a full-time, in-office role (Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm in either our Laguna Hills and San Clemente offices, as needed each week).
• You struggle with deadlines, follow-through, or time tracking—consistency matters here.
• You dislike structure or prefer to “figure it out as you go”—we rely on systems to serve clients well.
• You’re uncomfortable with client interaction—you’ll be engaging with clients regularly.
• If you’re not passionate about guiding families, protecting legacies, and doing work that truly matters, you won’t feel right at home here.

Magic Statement

We Help People Avoid Leaving a Mess for Their Loved Ones When They Die.

CORE VALUES

• We Educate
• We Are Humbly Confident
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Exhibit Professionalism
• We Have Fanatical Attention to Consistency and Detail
• We Are Good Listeners

NICHE

We Provide Clients with a Customized and Funded Estate Plan that Avoids Probate Court

About Ocean Estate Law, P.C.

Ocean Estate Law, P.C., is a client-centered estate planning and trust administration firm serving individuals and families throughout California. The firm is led by founder Jennifer Elliott, who brings over 23 years of experience and has personally guided the creation of more than 3,500 estate plans. Her commitment to education, detail, and genuine client service sets the standard for how the whole team operates.