Trust Administration Attorney

Goff Legal, PC; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Goff Legal, PC in Arizona seeks a Trust Administration Attorney with 5+ years in Trust Administration, Conservatorships, and Probate to support grieving families. The role emphasizes compassionate, practical legal solutions and collaboration with paralegals to move cases forward.

Applicants must hold a J.D., with an active California Bar license, and provide expert guidance on trust and probate matters within a compassionate framework.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active CA Bar license required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Trust Administration, Conservatorships and Probate.
• Knowledge of CA probate code governing trusts, conservatorships, and trust management.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss case strategy and goals.
• Review and analyze trust documents and related materials.
• Draft pleadings and court filings for trust and probate matters.
• Attend court hearings as needed toadvocate for clients.
• Analyze and advise on complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Determine overall case strategy and coordinate with paralegals and legal assistants to progress cases.

Skills

Trust Administration

Conservatorships

Probates

Estate Planning

Education

J.D.

California Bar License

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Trust Administration Attorney who is brilliant, deeply empathetic, and ready to help grieving families navigate the messy, emotional aftermath of losing a loved one. You will focus on Trust Administration, Conservatorship, Trust Management, and occasionally Probate. You’re right for this job if you are…

• Licensed & Experienced: You hold a J.D., an active CA Bar license, and have a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in Trust Administration, Conservatorships, and Probate.
• A Problem Solver: You don't just find issues; you actively design practical, compassionate, and legally sound solutions.
• Radically Candid & Caring: You communicate with warmth and honesty, checking your ego at the door.
• A Self-Starter with a Work Ethic That Shines: You are motivated, self-driven, and take pride in delivering excellence.
• Have a Sense of Humor: If you can't chuckle at our tagline, or if you take yourself too seriously, we might not be the match for you.

Responsibilities

• Client meetings
• Reviewing documents
• Drafting pleadings
• Attending court hearings
• Analyzing and advising on matters
• Determining the strategy
• Working with paralegals and legal assistants to progress the case

Qualifications

• California Bar License
• 5 years of experience in Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Conservatorships, and Probates
• Knowledge of the CA probate code, specifically Trust Administrations, Conservatorships, and Trust Managements
• Experience in Estate Planning is not required, but extremely helpful

Compensation

$110,000 - $125,000 yearly