Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced attorney to join a well-established firm in Pasadena, California, specializing in estate planning and trust administration. In this role, you will manage trust administration cases from start to finish, working closely with a collaborative and supportive team in a hybrid work environment. This position offers direct client interaction and the opportunity to work with a close-knit group dedicated to achieving work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of trust administration cases, ensuring thorough and efficient case management.
• Prepare case materials to the point of readiness for final review and execution.
• Collaborate with clients ranging from middle-class families to high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored legal solutions.
• Work closely with the firm’s principal, associate attorneys, and support staff to maintain high-quality service standards.
• Engage directly with clients to address their legal needs and build strong, detail-focused relationships.
• Participate in firm-wide activities, including holiday dinners and casual Fridays, fostering a cohesive team environment.
• Manage a workflow with no set billable hour requirement, typically averaging around 100 hours per month.
• Contribute to the firm’s commitment to work-life balance by adhering to regular working hours.
• Support the transition of trust administration responsibilities as the firm welcomes new leadership in this area.
• Licensed Attorney in the state of California.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
• Strong expertise in handling cases involving probate and estate administration.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration within a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational and case management skills to handle complex legal matters.
• Outstanding communication skills for direct client interaction and relationship building.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism and delivering high-quality legal services.
• Familiarity with hybrid work setups and adaptability to a flexible schedule.