Description:
Are you a talented lawyer with expertise in Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, or Conservatorships? Are you on the lookout for a position at a firm where your impact truly matters? We are currently looking for a full-time Associate Attorney who is enthusiastic about establishing a long-lasting career and becoming part of a nurturing environment. This opportunity offers more than just employment; it provides a unique chance to establish a fulfilling career at a well-respected firm that is known in the community for delivering outstanding legal services. We are searching for the right candidate to take on this role and assist us in our mission to support and advocate for our clients. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who is dependable, highly organized, and pays attention to detail. We are looking for a strong communicator, both orally and in writing, who takes the initiative, can perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and is capable of working autonomously and collaboratively within a team.Responsibilities:
- Preparing, reviewing, and editing Accounting Petitions, Petitions for Instructions, Probate Petitions, Conservatorship Petitions, Ex Parte Applications, and other pleadings in the area of Probate Law
- Overseeing Trust Administrations, Probate cases, and Conservatorship cases from inception to closure of the case
- Reviewing Probate Notes and Tentative Rulings and addressing the same via Supplements
- Collaborating with the Owner and Senior Associate Attorney to ensure case progress through the pipeline
- Delegating work to paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks, and monitoring their work
- Leading and participating in initial consultations and client meetings
- Cultivating relationships with the firm's existing and future clients by maintaining consistent and timely communication
- Appearing at hearings
- Coordinating with the billing department to generate invoices on matters
Qualifications:
Our ideal Associate Attorney would have demonstrated experience in the following:
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in any two of the following areas: Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, Conservatorships, and/or Probate
- Licensed with the California State Bar
- Has the capacity to handle matters and clients independently (after a period of orientation and monitored work)
- Is dedicated to ensure that clients receive top-notch service and results
- Has strong computer skills with extensive experience using MS Office Suite, timekeeping, and case management software
- Must have emotional intelligence and empathy. Our ideal Associate Attorney must have compassion for our clients and for humankind, and cannot be someone who cannot deal well with people
- Ability to work in the office (this is not a remote position)
