Estate Planning Attorney — Independent, Client‑Focused Practice

Evolve HR LLC; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, client-focused law firm in Camarillo, CA is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney to join its team. This role offers meaningful, sophisticated client work within a collaborative environment that values high-quality counsel and strong client relationships.

With an annual billable-hour target of about 1,500 hours, you will independently manage substantive matters from initial consult through completion, while helping clients with estate planning, trusts, probate, and related

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active California license to practice law.
• Approximately 1–5 years of practicing attorney experience preferred, with 1+ years of meaningful estate planning, trust administration, and/or probate experience considered ideal.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning documents, strategies, and applicable laws.
• Experience with trusts, probate, trust administration, business formation, tax planning, or related areas is highly desirable.
• Strong drafting, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters, deadlines, client communications, and competing priorities with limited day-to-day supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients regarding estate planning strategies based on their individual, family, financial, and business circumstances.
• Draft, review, and revise estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and related documents.
• Counsel clients regarding trust formation, asset protection, wealth transfer, and other estate planning considerations.
• Conduct client consultations and explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical, and approachable manner.
• Independently manage estate planning matters from initial consultation through document preparation, execution, and completion.
• Review existing estate plans and recommend updates based on changes in client circumstances or applicable law.
• Assist clients with business formation matters, including entity selection, formation documents, and related legal filings, as appropriate based on experience and firm needs.
• Assist with trust administration, probate, and related estate matters, including limited conflict or contested matters, as appropriate based on experience and firm needs.
• Conduct legal research and remain current regarding developments affecting estate planning and related practice areas.
• Maintain organized and accurate client files, documentation, deadlines, and communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, administrative professionals, financial advisors, CPAs, and other outside professionals as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the firm through exceptional client service and professional relationships.
• Provide responsive, professional, and compassionate service to clients and their families.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, professionalism, and client service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Probate

Drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar license

Job description

A growing, client-focused law firm in Camarillo, CA is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney to join its team. This role offers meaningful, sophisticated client work within a collaborative environment that values high-quality counsel and strong client relationships.

With an annual billable-hour target of about 1,500 hours, you will independently manage substantive matters from initial consult through completion, while helping clients with estate planning, trusts, probate, and related