Trust And Estate Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm based in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney specializing in trust and estate litigation. This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing levels of responsibility within the firm’s growing trust and estate practice, providing legal expertise in trust litigation, estate planning, and probate administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in California’s legal system and be prepared to deliver high-quality legal services while building strong client relationships.

Duties:

• Handle trust and estate litigation tasks, including drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing discovery and trial preparations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by offering personalized legal advice and ongoing support.
• Advise beneficiaries and trustees on trust administration matters, including preparing trust accountings and ensuring compliance with trust terms.
• Guide clients through the probate process, managing estate assets and overseeing the distribution of assets to beneficiaries.
• Develop comprehensive estate plans, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Provide tax planning advice with a focus on efficient wealth transfer strategies, including estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes.

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California with a clean disciplinary record.
• 2-4 years of experience in trust and estate litigation or civil litigation within California.
• Interest in or experience with related business and real property issues is preferred.
• Ability to take on increasing responsibility and work independently or collaboratively within a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Certifications:

• California State Bar License in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, communication, and research skills.
• Superior drafting and writing abilities.
• High attention to detail and technical expertise.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Job Location:

• Santa Rosa, CA

This firm has two law offices that are located in California. Areas of concentration include litigation, business law and tax-estate matters. The firm began ten years ago. Eleven skilled attorneys are employed at the law practice. There are six main practice areas. Banking law, business law and estate planning are a few of their practice disciplines. Its attorneys were named in a top law publication.