Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Pay: $165,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your career in estate planning with an established, respected law firm that values professional growth and collaboration.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys on meaningful estate planning matters that make a real difference for clients and their families.
• Gain hands-on experience drafting trusts, wills, and other essential estate planning documents while expanding into more sophisticated planning strategies.
• Enjoy a supportive team environment where your ideas, attention to detail, and contributions are valued.
• Develop your skills through mentorship, client interaction, and increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

Location: Irvine, CA – Primarily in-office, with the potential for remote workdays once you are established with our team. We value in-person collaboration while offering opportunities for added flexibility over time.

Note: Candidates must have an active California State Bar membership, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and at least 1 year of estate planning experience with basic tax knowledge. Hands-on estate planning document drafting experience is essential. This is not a fully remote position.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established Orange County law firm dedicated to providing thoughtful, personalized legal guidance to individuals, families, and businesses. Our estate planning team combines high-quality legal work with a collaborative, client-focused approach. We believe in developing talented attorneys, sharing knowledge, and providing opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Job Description

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and asset transfer documents.
• Work directly with clients to understand their estate planning goals and help develop effective solutions.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and paralegals to deliver accurate, high-quality legal services.
• Apply estate planning principles and basic tax knowledge to client matters.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Develop expertise in more advanced estate planning techniques and wealth protection strategies over time.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 1+ years of relevant estate planning experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Experience drafting trusts, wills, and related estate planning documents.
• Working knowledge of basic estate planning and tax concepts.
• Strong drafting, communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• Collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive base salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced estate planning attorneys.
• Meaningful client relationships and exposure to increasingly complex planning matters.
• A professional, collaborative environment that encourages growth and development.
• Potential for remote workdays once established with the firm.

If you are an estate planning attorney looking to strengthen your expertise, work with a dedicated team, and build a rewarding legal career, we would love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance