Estate Planning Attorney

Pay: $250000.00 - $300000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated estate planning matters while working with an established California legal team.
• Enjoy meaningful autonomy with access to mentorship from a senior equity partner.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and become a trusted advisor to families and business owners.
• Earn lucrative bonus potential for attorneys who want to bill additional time and expand their practice.
• Join a collaborative environment where experienced attorneys are trusted to manage matters independently.
• Potential for increased work flexibility after demonstrating strong performance and independence.

Location: Fresno CA. This position is based in our Fresno office and is on-site initially with potential flexibility after you have demonstrated your ability to manage matters independently and consistently perform at a high level.

Note: Candidates must be actively licensed with the California Bar and have 8 years of directly relevant estate planning experience including substantial experience with trusts wills estates and related matters.

About Us

We are an established California law firm serving individuals families business owners and organizations across a range of sophisticated legal matters. Our team is known for responsive service practical advice strong client relationships and a collaborative approach that gives experienced attorneys room to make an impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Counsel individuals families and business owners on sophisticated estate planning strategies.
• Draft and review trusts wills powers of attorney advance health care directives and related planning documents.
• Manage estate planning matters from initial consultation through completion with minimal oversight.
• Handle or assist with probate and trust administration matters based on experience.
• Advise clients regarding wealth transfer succession planning fiduciary issues and estate administration.
• Develop trusted long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand those relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining significant responsibility for your own matters.
• Attend hearings and travel when needed to effectively represent clients.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 8 years of estate planning experience.
• Strong experience with trusts wills estates and related planning matters.
• Ability to independently manage matters and client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting analytical communication and client counseling skills.
• Probate and trust administration experience strongly preferred.
• Fresno or Central Valley ties preferred.
• Existing client relationships or approximately $250K to $300K in annual origination is a plus not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Senior-level autonomy without sacrificing access to experienced mentorship.
• Direct impact on clients and the opportunity to become a key member of the practice.
• Strong earning and bonus potential.
• Opportunity to grow your client base and professional profile.
• Collaborative colleagues who value quality work responsiveness and practical solutions.
• Potential for greater flexibility once your performance and ability to work independently are established.

JPC-2133

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license 8 yrs of trusts wills probate & estates exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 8

• Salary bands (ONLY IF ATTORNEY ROLE):

• 8 to 9 years relevant experience: $250K to $260K

• 10 to 12 years relevant experience: $260K to $280K

• 13 years advanced probate/trust experience and/or strong origination: $280K to $300K

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Established California law firm seeking a senior Estate Planning Attorney in Fresno handling trusts wills estate planning and potentially probate/trust administration. Requires active CA Bar 8 years and ability to manage matters independently. On-site initially; probate/trust experience and origination preferred.

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