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Associate Attorney

Battaglia & DeKoning LLP

Company Description

Battaglia & DeKoning LLP is a boutique law firm specializes in estate planning, special needs trusts and public benefits planning, trust administration, conservatorships, and probate. The firm is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality legal services to meet the unique needs of its clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Associate Attorney position in San Diego. We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious attorney to join our firm. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with trusts and estate, can work autonomously, and is seeking an integral role with opportunities to grow with the firm

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to identify legal needs and concerns

• Independently manage court-supervised trust and estate matters from start to finish, including preparing petitions and related filings, and making court appearances

• Draft comprehensive estate plans and property transfer documents

• Advise clients on public benefits planning

• Participate in networking events and presentations that generate new clients and professional relationships

• Perform various administrative functions related to case management

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California; good standing with the State Bar

• Demonstrated client relationship skills including the ability to lead in-person client meetings

• Ability to conduct legal research, analyze case law, and stay up-to-date with changes in laws

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Typing proficiency of 50+ wpm

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

• Strong work ethic

Desirable Skills and Experience that will set you apart from other applicants

• Experience with Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Public Benefits, Conservatorships, Trust Administration, and Probate

• Experience with preparing accountings

• Experience with AbacusLaw

• Experience with Lawgic

• Experience with WordPerfect

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement savings program, health insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, supportive and collaborative work environment, continuing legal education, paid bar dues and memberships in legal organizations.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a custom cover letter telling us about yourself and why this would be a good position for you. This cover letter is our primary screening tool for potential candidates. We want to know what makes you special! APPLICANTS WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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