Law Office of Susan A. Katzen
Trusts Estates Probate Attorney
Law Office of Susan A. Katzen, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Are you a talented lawyer with expertise in Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, or Conservatorships? Are you on the lookout for a position at a firm where your impact truly matters? We are currently looking for a full-time Associate Attorney who is enthusiastic about establishing a long-lasting career and becoming part of a nurturing environment. This opportunity offers more than just employment; it provides a unique chance to establish a fulfilling career at a well-respected firm that is known in the community for delivering outstanding legal services. We are searching for the right candidate to take on this role and assist us in our mission to support and advocate for clients. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who is dependable, highly organized, and pays attention to detail. We are looking for a strong communicator, both orally and in writing, who takes the initiative, can perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and is capable of working autonomously and collaboratively within a team.Responsibilities:
Drafting, reviewing, and editing Accounting Petitions, Petitions for Instructions, Probate Petitions, Conservatorship Petitions, Ex Parte Applications, and other pleadings in the area of Probate LawOverseeing Trust Administrations, Probate cases, and Conservatorship cases from inception to closure of the caseReviewing Probate Notes and Tentative Rulings and addressing the same via SupplementsCollaborating with the Owner and Senior Associate Attorney to ensure case progress through the pipelineDelegating work to paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks, and monitoring their workLeading and participating in initial consultations and client meetingsCultivating relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients by maintaining consistent and timely communicationAppearing at hearingsCoordinating with the billing department to generate invoices on mattersQualifications:
Our ideal Associate Attorney would have demonstrated experience in the following:Minimum of two (2) years experience in any two of the following areas: Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, Conservatorships, and/or ProbateLicensed with the California State BarHas the capacity to handle matters and clients independently (after a period of orientation and monitored work)Is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive top-notch service and resultsHas strong computer skills with extensive experience using MS Office Suite, timekeeping, and case management softwareMust have emotional intelligence and empathy.Ability to work in the office (this is not a remote position)Compensation:
$90,000 - $120,000 yearly DOE + bonus
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Drafting, reviewing, and editing Accounting Petitions, Petitions for Instructions, Probate Petitions, Conservatorship Petitions, Ex Parte Applications, and other pleadings in the area of Probate LawOverseeing Trust Administrations, Probate cases, and Conservatorship cases from inception to closure of the caseReviewing Probate Notes and Tentative Rulings and addressing the same via SupplementsCollaborating with the Owner and Senior Associate Attorney to ensure case progress through the pipelineDelegating work to paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks, and monitoring their workLeading and participating in initial consultations and client meetingsCultivating relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients by maintaining consistent and timely communicationAppearing at hearingsCoordinating with the billing department to generate invoices on mattersQualifications:
Our ideal Associate Attorney would have demonstrated experience in the following:Minimum of two (2) years experience in any two of the following areas: Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, Conservatorships, and/or ProbateLicensed with the California State BarHas the capacity to handle matters and clients independently (after a period of orientation and monitored work)Is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive top-notch service and resultsHas strong computer skills with extensive experience using MS Office Suite, timekeeping, and case management softwareMust have emotional intelligence and empathy.Ability to work in the office (this is not a remote position)Compensation:
$90,000 - $120,000 yearly DOE + bonus
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