Description:

Description:
Our expanding law firm is looking for an experienced estate planning attorney. We require a highly analytical applicant with excellent negotiation and organizational abilities who is available to work full-time. You will prepare Probate Petitions, Will and Trust litigation Petitions, attend court hearings, and interact with clients and opposing counsel. Our ideal candidate will have extensive probate and trust knowledge, be a qualified attorney with 3-5 years of experience, and have excellent written communication abilities. Please apply if this describes you! We will need a cover letter explaining your experience and why you would be a great fit for the position.

Responsibilities:

Represent clients in probate and trust litigation matters, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and trust modifications
Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and discovery requests/responses
Conduct legal research and analyze complex factual and legal issues
Participate in mediations, court hearings
Collaborate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to advance case strategy
Maintain timely communication with clients and provide legal advice throughout the process
Manage deadlines and case files with attention to detail and strategic thinking
Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
Communicate with clients about plans for dispersing their assets
Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current

Qualifications:

Active member of the California Bar Association
Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
Understanding of a variety of real estate matters, including title insurance, wills and trusts, property management, and litigation
Great communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)

Compensation:

$115,000 - $135,000 yearly

About Soto Law Group, APC
We are a collaborative team of professionals. We work hard and we play together too! It's a friendly office where we trust each other and value a work-life balance. We support personal and career development and also have quarterly team-building events.

Your experience and/or desire to work in the areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate will add value to our team. We leverage technology and are looking for someone who is comfortable with Microsoft Office and various legal programs. You will have a strong work ethic, be highly organized, and have exceptional client relationship skills.