Senior Estate Planning Attorney: Autonomy & Mentorship

Orion Placement; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in California is seeking a senior estate planning attorney in Fresno to counsel individuals and business owners on sophisticated estate planning, including trusts, wills, and related planning documents. You will manage matters from consult to completion with limited oversight.

Join a collaborative team with mentorship from a senior equity partner, build long‑term relationships, and enjoy strong bonus potential and the chance for increased work flexibility after proving your

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 8+ years of estate planning experience.
• Strong experience with trusts, wills, estates, and related planning matters.
• Ability to independently manage matters and client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Probate and trust administration experience strongly preferred.
• Fresno or Central Valley ties preferred.
• Existing client relationships or approximately $250K to $300K in annual origination is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated estate planning strategies.
• Draft and review trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and related planning documents.
• Manage estate planning matters from initial consultation through completion with minimal oversight.
• Handle or assist with probate and trust administration matters based on experience.
• Advise clients regarding wealth transfer, succession planning, fiduciary issues, and estate administration.
• Develop trusted, long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand those relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining significant responsibility for your own matters.
• Attend hearings and travel when needed to effectively represent clients.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Communication

Client counseling

Job description

Confidential Employer in California is seeking a senior estate planning attorney in Fresno to counsel individuals and business owners on sophisticated estate planning, including trusts, wills, and related planning documents. You will manage matters from consult to completion with limited oversight.

Join a collaborative team with mentorship from a senior equity partner, build long‑term relationships, and enjoy strong bonus potential and the chance for increased work flexibility after proving your