Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney — Lead & Mentor

DLKLawGroup PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development activities

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

DLKLawGroup PC is seeking a Senior Attorney for Trusts & Estates to manage estate planning, trust formation, and probate proceedings. The role requires advanced legal judgment, strong leadership, and organizational skills. You will supervise staff, advise clients on estate planning strategies, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5-10 years of experience, proficiency in legal research, and a commitment to fostering a positive firm culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years recent experience in trusts & estates practice area.
• Active Member of the State Bar of California.
• Preferably holds an advanced law degree or certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and lead matters involving estate planning and trust administration.
• Supervise Associate Attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, providing estate planning advice.

Skills

Legal Research

Leadership

Client Counseling

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Active Member of the State Bar of California

Advanced law degree or certification preferred

Tools

NumberCruncher

Law firm client management software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

DLKLawGroup PC is seeking a Senior Attorney for Trusts & Estates to manage estate planning, trust formation, and probate proceedings. The role requires advanced legal judgment, strong leadership, and organizational skills. You will supervise staff, advise clients on estate planning strategies, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5-10 years of experience, proficiency in legal research, and a commitment to fostering a positive firm culture.