REMOTE FULL-TIME SENIOR ATTORNEY

Are you a seasoned estate planning and special needs planning attorney ready to trade the grind of solo practice for something better — a well-run firm that shares your values of service, compassion, and excellence? At Cookman Law, we’re on a mission to help families across California plan for the future with clarity, compassion, and confidence. We provide high-quality estate planning and probate services with a special focus on supporting individuals with disabilities and their loved ones.

We’re growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to do fulfilling, purpose-driven legal work backed by a fully staffed firm of specialists dedicated to making you and the clients succeed.

You bring the legal expertise - we bring everything else. Our marketing experts drive growth so you never think about campaigns or content. Our operations and admin professionals keep the firm running smoothly behind the scenes. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. This role is ideal for a former solo practitioner or senior associate who wants to spend more time practicing law and less time on business operations.

Full-time, 35 hours/week (1,300 billable hours per year), Flexible schedule, 401(k) with matching, Health insurance

Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice

Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently

Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action

Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff

Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations

Lead initial estate planning and special needs planning consultations to assess client needs and craft thoughtful strategies

Manage limited conservatorship cases, including drafting, filing, and representing clients in court

Draft core estate planning documents including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and more

Handle online court appearances for limited conservatorship matters

Collaborate with our legal team to ensure smooth case progression and a stellar client experience

Support clients through trust administration matters, helping ensure an organized and efficient administration process

degree required from an accredited law school

Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

Experience with special needs planning and limited conservatorships

Strong drafting, research, and communication skills

Ability to manage matters independently, while also collaborating with a remote team

Curiosity and motivation to grow your skills in special needs planning

Cookman Law is a California estate planning and special needs law firm. We do one thing, and we do it well: we help families build estate plans that actually work, with a particular focus on families who have a child or loved one with disabilities or mental health challenges. We are a fully remote firm serving clients across the state, and we’re growing.

To give California families - especially those caring for loved ones with special needs or dealing with complex situations - estate plans that genuinely protect the people they love, and the ongoing support to keep those plans working as life changes.

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