Job Description

Presented by Mission Recruiting, this opening allows you to join a dynamic law firm operating in  Newport Beach (22 attorneys) and San Diego (2 attorneys), with additional remote support in San Antonio.

This role is ideal for an  attorney who thrives in a mentorship-driven environment, values culture, and wants to gradually manage their own docket.

Role Overview

• Serve clients in all phases of estate planning and trust administration
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, advance health care directives, durable powers of attorney
• Counsel clients on tax-efficient strategies, GST planning, gifting, and business succession
• Guide fiduciaries through probate, trust accounting, creditor claims, and asset distributions
• Collaborate closely with a partner initially; gradually transition to independent case handling
• Optional (non-required) opportunity to build a clientele, with formal 1:1 training from a consultant
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2 to 12 years of focused trusts & estates experience
• Admitted and in good standing with the California Bar
• No significant gaps or red flags in employment history
• Strong interpersonal skills, willingness to contribute to a positive firm culture
• Interest in collaborating, learning, and mentoring down the line
  

Compensation & Incentives

• Base salary: $150,000 to $190,000 (Depending on experience)
• Full benefits package: 
  Medical, Dental and Vision 
  Generous PTO, sick time, and holidays 
  401(k) + discretionary profit sharing 
  CLEs, bar dues, travel/phone/internet reimbursement
• Path to partnership
  

Work Environment & Expectations

• 1,500 annual billable hours
• Hybrid flexibility after initial 90-day in-office onboarding
• Firm emphasizes community, connection, mentorship, and work–life balance
• The firm is actively engaged in philanthropic and legal community events
  

Why Consider This Role? 

• You’ll join a firm with strong legacy, wide-ranging business and individual clients, and a leadership team committed to development, especially among women and young attorneys. You won’t be boxed into immediate client origination, but you’ll have the support and space to grow that skill over time.
  

Interview Steps  

• 1–2 onsite interviews with firm leadership (Managing Partner, group leader) 
  Virtual interviews available on a case-by-case basis
  

If you're a dedicated trusts & estates attorney seeking a balanced role with mentorship, culture, and growth potential, we’d love to connect with you.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000

Reference: 147503

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