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Wills & Trusts Lawyer

Wills & Trusts Lawyer

Copenbarger & CopenbargerSan Jose, CA, US
6 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Location : San Jose, CA (In-person; also hiring in Santa Ana)

Compensation : $120,000–$200,000 per year

Supplemental Pay : Bonus pay

Benefits :

  • 401(k) & retirement plan
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings & flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off & parental leave
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Position Summary :

Copenbarger & Copenbarger LLP, a full-service estate planning and elder law firm, is seeking a Trust and Estate Administration Associate Attorney with 5–7 years of experience for our San Jose office. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney who thrives in a client-facing, detail-oriented practice and wants to join a highly respected firm with deep expertise in tax, estate, and elder law. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Administer wills, trusts, probates, and conservatorships from start to finish
  • Draft and prepare petitions, court documents, and fiduciary accounts (e.g., 850 & 17200 petitions)
  • Handle asset inventory, valuation, sub-trust funding, and distributions
  • Review estate and gift tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns
  • Communicate regularly with clients, internal staff, and attorneys
  • Perform legal research and maintain accurate documentation
  • Attend litigation-related events (depositions, hearings, etc.) if applicable
  • Maintain billable hours with accurate time tracking
  • Coordinate with courts and restricted depository accounts when needed
  • Support clients with compassion and professionalism through the administration process
  • Qualifications :

  • Juris Doctorate
  • Active California Bar membership in good standing
  • 5–7 years of direct experience in trust & estate administration (required)
  • Clear and professional legal writing and analysis
  • Comfortable working independently with good judgment on when to escalate issues
  • Strong client-facing communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
  • Experience with conservatorships and probates required
  • Experience with estate planning, guardianships, or contested matters is a plus
  • LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning is a plus
  • Why Join Us?

    You’ll be part of a mission-driven, client-focused law firm that values growth, compassion, and work-life balance. Whether you prefer autonomy or collaboration, our hybrid-friendly structure offers flexibility. We pride ourselves on creating lasting client relationships and providing legal excellence across estate planning, taxation, litigation, and business law.

    Alternate Titles :

  • Trust & Estate Administration Associate Attorney (5–7 Years Experience)
  • Trust Administration Attorney – San Jose
  • Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
  • Trust Administration Attorney
  • Estate Planning Attorney
  • Probate Attorney
  • Fiduciary Law Attorney
  • Conservatorship Attorney
  • Elder Law Attorney
  • Wills & Trusts Lawyer
  • Associate Attorney – Trust & Estates
  • Tax & Estate Planning Attorney
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Keywords :

    Trust administration, probate attorney, estate attorney, conservatorships, fiduciary accounts, wills, trusts, petitions, California Bar, elder law, estate planning, guardianships, contested matters, sub-trust funding, estate tax returns, gift tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, legal drafting, litigation support, billable hours, client communication, trust & estates associate, Santa Ana attorney jobs, San Jose attorney jobs

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