A busy law firm seeks a full-time associate attorney with 1-2 years experience in estate planning, probate and estate administration. Candidate will manage every aspect of a large number of clients, including drafting estate plans, estate administration, estate dispute, and /or estate litigation cases. Candidate must be a self-confident, self-starter attorney with strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and prioritize heavy workload effectively. Attention to detail, as well as strong editing and proofreading skills are required for this position. The firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. If you feel you are qualified for this position, please e-mail your resume via this ad.
ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidate will be responsible for handling an array of probate and estate planning matters including drafting estate plans for clients, client meetings, phone calls, correspondence, research and document drafting (i.e. wills, trusts, ancillary documents, legal memoranda on research issues, contracts and pleadings, etc.). Candidate will work directly with Client and manage case load independently.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
■ A member in good standing of the California State Bar
■ At least 1-2 years work experience in estate planning, probate and estate administration
■ Self-motivated, intelligent, and disciplined
■ Keen organization, planning, and implementation skills
■ Excellent communication, research & drafting skills
■ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, DocuSign, Clio Legal Software, and Fore! Trust software
JOB REQUIREMENTS
■ Maintain a professional appearance
■ Work well with others in team environment
■ Be accessible via phone, email, and in-person for efficient communication
■ Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
■ Understand need for and comply with client confidentiality
BENEFITS
■ Competitive annual base salary
■ Personal time off & paid holidays
■ Discretionary bonus
PROPOSED HOURS
■ 40+ hours per week
DISCLAIMER
The job tasks listed above are subject to change and may not reflect all tasks required. You can expect that as the firm continues to grow, certain tasks may be re-distributed in an effort to concentrate skills. Any change in tasks will be discussed with you in advance.
