Senior Attorney

About the role

We’re on a mission to help families across California plan for the future with clarity, compassion, and confidence. We provide high-quality estate planning and probate services with a special focus on supporting individuals with disabilities and their loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial estate planning and special needs planning consultations to assess client needs and craft thoughtful strategies
• Manage limited conservatorship cases including drafting, filing, and representing clients in court
• Draft core estate planning documents including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and more
• Handle online court appearances for limited conservatorship matters
• Collaborate with our legal team to ensure smooth case progression and stellar client experience
• Support clients through trust administration matters, helping ensure an organized and efficient administration process

Qualifications

• Active California Bar License
• Experience with special needs planning and limited conservatorships
• Strong drafting, research, and communication skills
• Able to manage matters independently, while also collaborating with a remote team
• Compassionate, client-focused mindset with a high standard of professionalism
• Curiosity and motivation to grow your skills in special needs planning

About Company

Cookman Law is a California estate planning and special needs law firm. We do one thing, and we do it well: we help families build estate plans that actually work, with a particular focus on families who have a child or loved one with disabilities or mental health challenges. We are a fully remote firm serving clients across the state, and we’re growing.

Our mission: To give California families - especially those caring for loved ones with special needs or dealing with complex situations - estate plans that genuinely protect the people they love, and the ongoing support to keep those plans working as life changes.

This role is ideal for a former solo practitioner or senior associate who wants to spend more time practicing law and less time on business operations.

Benefits

Full-time, 35 hours/week (1,300 billable hours per year), Flexible schedule, 401(k) with matching, Health insurance

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 based on experience. Compensation details: 130000-150000 Yearly Salary