Associate Attorney - Estate Planning and Trust Administration

COLLINS LAW GROUP, APC.; Inglewood (CA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Mentorship from senior attorney

Early client responsibility

Competitive compensation with defined

advancement criteria

Firm culture focused on integrity and

community service

Descrizione del lavoro

Collins Law Group in Los Angeles is seeking an associate attorney to learn and grow in estate planning, trust administration, and elder law. You will engage with clients from day one, draft instruments under supervision, and support complex planning matters in a collaborative setting.

The role offers mentorship from a seasoned estate planning attorney, early client responsibilities, and a clear path for advancement within a boutique firm that values integrity and service to communities.

Competenze

• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.
• California Bar admission or eligibility required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives under attorney supervision.
• Support trust administration and business planning matters, including court filings and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research on estate, tax, contract, real estate, business, Medi‑Cal, and elder law issues.
• Participate in client intake meetings and prepare client-ready portfolios.
• Assist with firm educational seminars and community outreach.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Bilingual

Formazione

ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission or eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

COLLINS LAW GROUP

Estate Planning, Trust Administration & Business Planning

Start Your Estate Planning Career With Purpose

Associate Attorney — Estate Planning, Trust Administration & Elder Law

About Collins Law Group:

For more than two decades, Collins Law Group has protected the homes, savings, and legacies of Los Angeles families. Founded by Harvard Law School graduate Caprice L. Collins, our firm has built its reputation on technically excellent, deeply personal estate planning — with a particular commitment to Black, Brown, immigrant, LGBTQ, and other communities that have historically been underserved by the estate planning profession. Through our Black & Brown Family Wealth Matters initiative, weekly educational seminars, and bilingual client service, we do not just draft documents — we build generational wealth and peace of mind.

Our Mission:

Collins Law Group protects the homes, savings, and legacies of Los Angeles families — with particular dedication to Black, Brown, immigrant, LGBTQ, and other historically underserved communities — through compassionate, technically excellent estate planning, trust administration, and business planning counsel.

Core Values:

• Integrity — honest counsel, even when it is not what the client wants to hear
• Compassion — meeting clients at some of the hardest moments of their lives with patience and warmth
• Excellence — technically rigorous, current legal work on every matter
• Community — active, visible investment in the neighborhoods the firm serves
• Legacy — building plans that outlast our clients, and a firm that outlasts its founder

What We Look For in Every Hire:

• Client-Focused
• Strong Work Ethic
• Well Organized
• Systems-Compliant
• Goal-Driven
• Presentation-Oriented
• High Energy
• Entrepreneurial Mindset

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated early-career attorney to join our team as we prepare for the next chapter of the firm's growth. This is a chance to learn estate planning, trust administration, and business planning from a recognized leader in the field, with genuine client contact from day one — not years of back-office drafting before you ever meet a client.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives under attorney supervision
• Support trust administration and business planning matters, including court filings and deadlines
• Conduct legal research on estate, tax, contract, real estate, business, Medi-Cal, and elder related issues
• Participate in client intake meetings and prepare client-ready portfolios
• Assist with the firm's educational seminars and community outreach events

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Graduated from an ABA-accredited law school (Southwestern candidates welcomed)
• California Bar membership or eligibility
• Strong legal research and writingExcellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

Strongly Preferred:

• Coursework or clinic experience in trusts & estates, tax, or business planning
• Genuine connection to the communities we serve
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

What Collins Law Group Offers:

• Direct, hands-on mentorship from a nationally recognized estate planning attorney
• Real client responsibility earlier than is typical at larger firms
• Competitive compensation with defined advancement criteria from clerkship to associate to senior associate
• A firm culture built on integrity, compassion, and service to communities that matter
• A front-row seat to a firm in an exciting growth chapter, with genuine long-term opportunity for the right person

We review every application personally — this is a boutique firm, and you will never be a number here.