Abogado asociado

Battaglia & DeKoning; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Battaglia & DeKoning seeks a full-time Associate Attorney in Trusts and Estates Law Practice to join our firm. The role focuses on Estate Planning and Administration, Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts, and Public Benefits Planning, with opportunities to grow with the firm.

Candidates must be California-licensed with good standing, able to work autonomously, and capable of managing court-supervised trust and estate matters from start to finish, including petitions and appearances.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California with good standing.
• Experience in estate planning and administration preferred.
• Ability to lead client meetings and manage matters autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to identify legal needs and concerns.
• Independently manage court-supervised trust and estate matters from start to finish.
• Advise clients on public benefits planning.
• Draft estate plans including Revocable Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, and powers of attorney.
• Participate in business activities to generate clients and relationships.
• Perform administrative tasks related to case management.

Skills

Client communication

Legal research

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Organization

Typing 50+ wpm

Leading client meetings

Tools

AbacusLaw

Lawgic

WordPerfect

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks

Associate Attorney

Trusts and Estates Law Practice has an opening for a Full-Time Associate Attorney. We are looking for a self‑motivated and ambitious attorney to join our firm. This position will focus on matters related to Estate Planning and Administration, Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts, and Public Benefits Planning. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with estate planning and administration, can work autonomously, and is seeking an integral role with opportunities to grow with the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to identify legal needs and concerns
• Independently manage court-supervised trust and estate matters from start to finish, including preparing petitions and making court appearances
• Advise clients on public benefits planning
• Draft comprehensive estate plans, including Revocable Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, and property transfer documents
• Participate in business social activities and presentations that generate new clients and professional relationships
• Perform various administrative functions related to case management

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California; good standing with the State Bar
• Demonstrated client relationship skills including the ability to lead in‑person client meetings
• Ability to conduct legal research, analyze case law, and stay up‑to‑date with changing laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Typing proficiency of 50+ wpm
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong work ethic

Highly desirable skills and experience

• Experience with Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Special Needs Trusts, Public Benefits Planning, and Conservatorships
• Experience with AbacusLaw software
• Experience with Lawgic software
• Experience with WordPerfect software

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Location

In office

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Program
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Continuing legal education support
• Paid bar dues and memberships in legal organizations

To apply

Please submit your resume and a custom cover letter telling us about yourself and why this would be a good position for you. This cover letter is our primary screening tool for potential candidates. We want to know what makes you special!

APPLICANTS WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.