Estate Probate Trust Attorney Job at Soto Law Group, APC, Newport Beach, CA

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  • Soto Law Group, APC
  • Newport Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our expanding boutique law firm is looking for an experienced probate, estate, and trust associate attorney. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Attorney with experience in probate, trusts, and trust litigation to join our growing boutique law firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for representing clients in disputes involving wills, trusts, estates, and fiduciary duties. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex matters, work closely with senior attorneys, and develop expertise in a niche and high-demand area of law. 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 send a cover letter as to your interest and why you would be a great fit for the position.

Compensation:

$115,000 - $145,000 yearly

Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • 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
Qualifications:
  • 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)
  • Active member of the California Bar Association
About Company

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.

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