Attorney | Estate Planning & Trust Administration | Hybrid | 147503

Mission RecruitingSan Diego, CA, US

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Job Description

Presented by Mission Recruiting, this opening allows you to join a dynamic law firm operating in Newport Beach (22 attorneys) and San Diego (2 attorneys), with additional remote support in San Antonio.

This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a mentorship-driven environment, values culture, and wants to gradually manage their own docket.

Role Overview

Serve clients in all phases of estate planning and trust administration
Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, advance health care directives, durable powers of attorney
Counsel clients on tax-efficient strategies, GST planning, gifting, and business succession
Guide fiduciaries through probate, trust accounting, creditor claims, and asset distributions
Collaborate closely with a partner initially; gradually transition to independent case handling
Optional (non-required) opportunity to build a clientele, with formal 1 : 1 training from a consultant

Ideal Candidate Profile

2 to 12 years of focused trusts & estates experience

Admitted and in good standing with the California Bar

No significant gaps or red flags in employment history

Strong interpersonal skills, willingness to contribute to a positive firm culture

Interest in collaborating, learning, and mentoring down the line

Compensation & Incentives

Base salary : $150,000 to $190,000 (Depending on experience)

Full benefits package :

Medical, Dental and Vision

Generous PTO, sick time, and holidays

401(k) + discretionary profit sharing

CLEs, bar dues, travel / phone / internet reimbursement

Path to partnership

Work Environment & Expectations

1,500 annual billable hours

Hybrid flexibility after initial 90-day in-office onboarding

Firm emphasizes community, connection, mentorship, and work–life balance

The firm is actively engaged in philanthropic and legal community events

Why Consider This Role?

You'll join a firm with strong legacy, wide-ranging business and individual clients, and a leadership team committed to development, especially among women and young attorneys. You won't be boxed into immediate client origination, but you'll have the support and space to grow that skill over time.

Interview Steps

1–2 onsite interviews with firm leadership (Managing Partner, group leader)

Virtual interviews available on a case-by-case basis

If you're a dedicated trusts & estates attorney seeking a balanced role with mentorship, culture, and growth potential, we'd love to connect with you.

Salary Range : $150,000 - $190,000

Reference : 147503

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