Estate Planning & Trusts Associate Attorney

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

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.