HIRING A TRUST & ESTATE ATTORNEY

JDS Law, Inc. exists because the world needs honest, solution-focused lawyers who understand and deliver the best results for our clients. Our trusts and estates department helps California families keep what’s theirs—protecting their home, business, assets, and legacy from taxes, probate, and family drama. No stress, no loopholes—just smart planning and strong advocacy for a secure future. We help our clients protect what matters most! If this mission resonates with you, then please keep reading.

A specialized Temecula law firm is seeking an experienced Trust and Estates Attorney to compliment its estate planning and estates litigation department. If you are looking for a professional home that offers fulfilling work, a supportive and stimulating environment, a reasonable workload, and the chance to help guide the trajectory of a thriving small business while directly benefitting from that success, we want to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time salaried position; will consider part-time arrangement for the right candidate.
• We offer a competitive salary based on skillset and experience; salary range for full-time is $100,000 to $125,000 per year, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
• Medical and Dental Insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.

Responsibilities

• Interface with new and existing clients and collaborate with our legal team to manage cases from beginning to end.
• Provide expert advice on estate planning and wealth transfer strategies to individuals, couples, and business owners.
• Review and customize legal documents related to trusts and estates, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and trust transfer documentation.
• Oversee the administration of trusts, including the distribution of assets, resolution of disputes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide clients high quality legal advice, strategy and representation in California probate and trust litigation matters in court, mediations, and depositions.
• Minimum billed and collected hours: 1,350 per year for full-time (we expect high-quality work).
• Origination is not required, but is encouraged and rewarded.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience practicing in California probate courts, including serving as counsel of record on at least 25 filed petitions.
• Experience with Wealth Counsel preferred. Experience preparing estate tax returns a plus.
• Honest, confident, and independent self-starter.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, potential clients, referral sources, and team members.

Who We Are

JDS Law is a client-centered team of professionals that leverage technology and processes to help families and business owners protect what they’ve built, for generations. We have wonderful clients who deserve high-quality personalized legal services delivered by caring professionals.

We work in a positive and collaborative office where we give our best effort, connect with and care about others, and never stop learning. Everyone in our firm is valued, treated with respect, compensated fairly, and empowered to grow professionally. If this sounds like a workplace that might inspire you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Next Steps

Qualified applicants, please submit resumé and writing sample to Jenny Shin, by email to info@jdslawyers.com. In the subject line, please include the word “Elevate”. If you are selected to interview with our firm, we have a multi-step process that includes skills testing, personality assessment, and reference checks.

Applicants who do not follow the above next steps when applying will not be considered for the position.