A Trust or Estate Lawyer works with all legal aspects of trusts and estates. This can include aspects of family law, taxation law, business law, inheritance law and probate law, as well as questions of community property, joint ownership and charitable gifts.
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
JPC-1887
Pay:
$165,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 1 year of hands-on experience handling both probate and conservatorship matters? Yes/No Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain. This role is on site at the Santa Barbara, CA, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
