Description:
Small law firm in Orange/LA County is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our team based out of our Mission Viejo office. Our firm handles uncontested trust administration, probate, and estate planning.Our ideal candidate will be able to handle all aspects of trust administration from case inception to closing in collaboration with Senior Attorneys. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in trust and/or estate administration is required.
This is a remote position with some occasional days in the office (1-2 days per month). We value work/life balance, and a positive and supportive firm culture with lower billable hour requirements, compared to other law firms.. This is a salaried position but we typically operate from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.
Attorney Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage trust administration cases from start to finish.
- Draft legal documents, including petitions, pleadings, settlement agreements, etc.
- Review and analysis of estate plan documents, trust/probate accountings, real estate documents, court forms, etc.
- Perform legal research.
- Attend occasional court hearings.
- Maintain communication with clients and opposing counsel in professional manner.
- Follow up with clients regarding case statuses, document requests, etc.
Attorney Requirements and Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Current good standing with the CA state bar.
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in trust administration.
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
- High level of organization and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment as well as independently.
- Self-starter and can take initiative on projects.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, and will be asked to submit three professional references as well as a writing sample.Thank you.
