Sr. Attorney

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals and families on estate planning strategies, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and transfer structures designed to meet personal and financial objectives.
• Lead probate and trust administration matters through each stage of the process, ensuring timely progress, accurate filings, and practical issue resolution.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of legal work produced by less-experienced attorneys and support staff, offering direction as matters progress.
• Mentor junior attorneys through feedback and day-to-day collaboration to strengthen the overall practice team.
• Manage a full workload independently while maintaining high standards of responsiveness, organization, and client service.
• Contribute to a cooperative office culture and support the continued development and success of the practice group.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar.
• At least 5 years of legal experience focused on estate planning, trust administration, probate, or related trusts and estates matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft high quality legal documents and analyze complex issues with sound judgment.
• Experience handling matters independently and working directly with clients in an advisory capacity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Familiarity with briefing, probate related matters, estate planning work, and relevant case management tools.

Qualifications

Substantial experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.

Skills

Legal research, drafting, and analysis skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

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