Estate Planning Attorney

About the job Estate Planning Attorney


Pay: $165,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established California law practice with a strong reputation for sophisticated legal work and a deep commitment to its clients and community.
• Build meaningful expertise across estate planning, probate, and conservatorships while working alongside experienced attorneys.
• Take on substantive matters and have a direct impact on clients, families, and wealth planning strategies.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth are valued.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with an incentive bonus plan and comprehensive benefits.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA - This is a fully on-site opportunity with a daily in-person presence at the office. Candidates must be able to commute to Santa Barbara each workday.

Note: Must have an active California Bar license in good standing, 2+ years of hands-on estate planning experience, 1+ year of probate experience, and 1+ year of conservatorship experience. This position is fully on-site, and relocation is not available.

About Us

We are an established California law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and organizations across a broad range of sophisticated legal matters. Our estate and wealth planning team combines high-quality legal work with a personable, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to the communities we serve. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
• Handle probate matters and guide clients through probate administration and related proceedings.
• Represent and advise clients in conservatorship matters.
• Analyze complex family, financial, and legal circumstances to develop practical estate planning solutions.
• Work directly with clients while building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and professionals across related practice areas.
• Manage matters efficiently while maintaining a high standard of legal analysis, drafting, and client service.
• Continue developing expertise in estate planning, probate, conservatorships, and related wealth planning matters.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of hands-on estate planning experience.
• 1+ year of probate experience.
• 1+ year of conservatorship experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
• Ability and willingness to work in person in Santa Barbara every business day.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work with experienced attorneys who value collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality legal work.
• Gain meaningful responsibility and continued exposure to sophisticated estate and wealth planning matters.
• Build lasting client relationships and make a tangible difference for individuals and families.
• Enjoy a supportive professional environment with opportunities for continued growth and development.
• Benefit from comprehensive healthcare and retirement offerings, paid time off, disability and life insurance, and an incentive bonus opportunity

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance