Job Description
Job Description
Presented by Mission Recruiting, this opening allows you to join a dynamic law firm operating in Newport Beach (22 attorneys) and San Diego (2 attorneys), with additional remote support in San Antonio.
This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a mentorship-driven environment, values culture, and wants to gradually manage their own docket.
Role Overview
- Serve clients in all phases of estate planning and trust administration
- Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, advance health care directives, durable powers of attorney
- Counsel clients on tax-efficient strategies, GST planning, gifting, and business succession
- Guide fiduciaries through probate, trust accounting, creditor claims, and asset distributions
- Collaborate closely with a partner initially; gradually transition to independent case handling
- Optional (non-required) opportunity to build a clientele, with formal 1 : 1 training from a consultant
Ideal Candidate Profile
2 to 12 years of focused trusts & estates experienceAdmitted and in good standing with the California BarNo significant gaps or red flags in employment historyStrong interpersonal skills, willingness to contribute to a positive firm cultureInterest in collaborating, learning, and mentoring down the lineCompensation & Incentives
Base salary : $150,000 to $190,000 (Depending on experience)Full benefits package :Medical, Dental and Vision
Generous PTO, sick time, and holidays
401(k) + discretionary profit sharing
CLEs, bar dues, travel / phone / internet reimbursement
Path to partnershipWork Environment & Expectations
1,500 annual billable hoursHybrid flexibility after initial 90-day in-office onboardingFirm emphasizes community, connection, mentorship, and work–life balanceThe firm is actively engaged in philanthropic and legal community eventsWhy Consider This Role?
You'll join a firm with strong legacy, wide-ranging business and individual clients, and a leadership team committed to development, especially among women and young attorneys. You won't be boxed into immediate client origination, but you'll have the support and space to grow that skill over time.Interview Steps
1–2 onsite interviews with firm leadership (Managing Partner, group leader)Virtual interviews available on a case-by-case basis
If you're a dedicated trusts & estates attorney seeking a balanced role with mentorship, culture, and growth potential, we'd love to connect with you.
Salary Range : $150,000 - $190,000
Reference : 147503
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