Estate Planning and Trust Law Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: ESTATE PLANNING & TRUST LAW:

This is not a document-factory position. This is an invitation to join one of Northern California's most respected boutique estate planning practices — working directly alongside Elaine Andrews, a 30-year veteran with a singular philosophy: Bulletproof Estate Planning that truly protects families.

T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y:

The Andrews Law Firm is seeking an exceptional Associate Attorney to join our growing practice in Truckee, California — a community unlike any other. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada and positioned at the gateway to world-renowned Lake Tahoe, Truckee combines the sophistication of an affluent resort destination with the warmth and authenticity of a historic mountain town. You will work in Elaine's personally curated, state-of-the-art offices inside a landmark historic building in the heart of the Truckee Historic District — an environment that reflects the firm's commitment to craft, quality, and an extraordinary client experience. This role is not merely a job. It is a mentorship, a craft, and a career-defining chapter.

"Elaine Andrews began her legal career in estate planning in 1992 and founded the Andrews Law Firm in Petaluma, CA just two years later. After relocating to Truckee in 2010, she has built one of the most trusted estate planning practices in the Lake Tahoe region — serving families across Northern California, the Bay Area, and the Central Valley. Elaine is the author of Fifty Excuses (Not) to do Bulletproof Estate Planning and has dedicated her career to ensuring families are truly, permanently protected."

W H A T Y O U W I L L D O:

Draft, review, and execute comprehensive estate plans including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. Advise clients on strategies to avoid probate, minimize estate taxes, and protect assets from creditors, predators, and undue outside influence Manage trust administration matters from inception to distribution, guiding successor trustees through every step of the process. Handle probate proceedings in California courts, including intestate estates, will contests, and court accountings. Conduct client consultations with empathy, clarity, and the confidence of a trusted advisor — Elaine's hallmark approach.

R E Q U I R E D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S:

Active California State Bar license in good standing

Minimum 2 years estate planning, trust, or probate experience

Proficiency in drafting trusts, wills, POAs, and healthcare directives

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Deep client empathy and a collaborative spirit

H I G H LY P R E F E R R E D:

Nevada State Bar license (or willingness to obtain)

Experience with high-net-worth and complex estate matters

Familiarity with estate tax planning strategies

Business succession planning background

A genuine love of mountain living and community

C O M P E N S A T I O N & B E N E F I T S

BASE SALARY: Competitive · commensurate with experience · discussed in interview.

PERFORMANCE BONUS: Volume-based incentive structure tied to firm growth.

HEALTH BENEFITS: Medical reimbursement program (QSEHRA).

MENTORSHIP: Direct, daily collaboration with Elaine Andrews — 30+ years of expertise.

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT: State-of-the-art practice technology in a stunning historic Truckee building.

CAREER TRAJECTORY: Defined path in a firm with aggressive growth targets and acquisition potential.

LOCATION: Work where others vacation — Lake Tahoe region, Sierra Nevada.