Compassionate Trust & Family Building Attorney

A. C. Howard Law; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A. C. Howard Law in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team focusing on trust administration and family-building matters.

This is a full-time, on-site role grounded in compassionate, client-centered legal work. The ideal candidate holds a JD and California Bar admission with at least one year of experience in family law or trust administration, and demonstrates high emotional intelligence, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to case management and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in Family Law with experience handling disclosures and support calculations; OR 1 year in Trust Administration.
• Positive, flexible attitude and enthusiasm for growing the client base.
• High emotional intelligence and genuine passion for empathetic legal work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review surrogacy agreements, parentage orders, donor contracts, and manage adoption proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements and support clients in reviewing marriage settlement agreements.
• Oversee trust administration matters from triggering events to beneficiary distributions and client communications.
• Handle guardianships and conservatorships in probate filings guiding families through court processes.
• Support the team with estate planning and probate matters as needed.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

California State Bar admission

Job description

A. C. Howard Law in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team focusing on trust administration and family-building matters.

This is a full-time, on-site role grounded in compassionate, client-centered legal work. The ideal candidate holds a JD and California Bar admission with at least one year of experience in family law or trust administration, and demonstrates high emotional intelligence, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to case management and