Job Description
Job Description
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.
Compensation:
$110,000 - $125,000 yearly
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
About Company
At Goff Legal, “We help dead people & future dead people.” We are a fast-growing, woman-owned firm that rejects stiff legalese, corporate stuffiness, and big egos. We are human, collaborative, honest, and armed with a slightly off-color sense of humor. We value educating our staff, leveraging technology, and improving systems to make the office more efficient and productive so that we can provide excellent legal work and create a client-centered experience. We offer benefits packages and require staff to take time off during the year.