Trust Administration & Family Building Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Trust Administration & Family Building Associate Attorney, Hybrid In-Office or Remote

At AC Howard Law, we're passionate about providing thoughtful legal services that genuinely support families through life’s pivotal moments. As our new Trust Administration & Family Building Associate Attorney, you'll join a team where your legal expertise will help secure and protect families, creating legal documents that speak to both emotional and financial needs. We believe in the power of preemptive family-law documentation to prevent conflicts, and you'll play a key role in assisting families with surrogacy, adoption, and guardianship, alongside crafting strategic prenuptial agreements.

In this dual role, you'll also guide families through the nuances of probate, helping them navigate guardianship and conservatorship cases with care and precision. Supervise the work of team members preparing trust administration, from making an inventory to notifying creditors and helping beneficiaries sign off on distributions. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we offer competitive pay, paid time off, and a 401(k) match. Let's empower families together and create lasting legacies. Compensation:

$130,000 - $160,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Guide families through the intricacies of probate, ensuring a smooth and supportive process.
• Craft strategic prenuptial agreements that address both emotional and financial needs.
• Assist families with surrogacy, adoption, and guardianship, providing expert legal advice and support.
• Supervise the preparation of trust administration documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with team members to manage inventory, creditor notifications, and beneficiary distributions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
• Stay updated on legal trends and changes, ensuring our practices remain innovative and effective.

Qualifications:

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Minimum Experience:
  • At least 1 year of full-time experience in Family Law , with specific hands-on experience handling financial disclosures and calculating support or equalization payments; OR
  • At least 1 year of full-time experience in Trust Administration , specifically focused on marshaling assets, correcting in-pro-per missteps, and maintaining client control.
• Positive, flexible attitude and enthusiasm for growing the client base.
• High emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for empathetic legal work.
• Strong organizational skills and experience with accountability check-ins.

About Company
Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Match

• Free parking and 10 blocks from the beach, ground-floor ADA-compliant suite.