Estate Planning/Trust Admin Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A boutique law firm specializing in estate planning and trust administration is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team in Auburn, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, balancing professional excellence with quality of life. The position involves a combination of transactional work with potential litigation exposure, focusing on trust administration, estate planning, and related legal matters.

Location:

• Auburn, CA

Duties:

• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement estate plans and administer trusts.
• Monitor and manage legal deadlines to ensure compliance with filing requirements.
• Partner with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to achieve client goals.
• Negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients during legal proceedings.
• Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis and other resources.
• Draft contracts, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advisory services and courtroom representation as needed.
• Attend client meetings and participate in legal conferences.
• Perform administrative legal tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with a focus on estate planning and trust administration.
• Experience in business law (preferred).
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with cloud-based software and legal research databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Advanced legal research and writing abilities.
• Organizational and time-management proficiency.
• Effective negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of estate planning and trust administration best practices.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time employees.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule for flexibility.
• State-of-the-art tech resources and tools.
• Beautiful office environment with windowed workspace.
• Supportive legal team for collaborative success.