Associate Attorney

Edsall Law is a Camarillo-based firm focused on providing trusted legal services in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. They are seeking a California-licensed Attorney to provide maternity leave coverage for a full-time Associate Attorney, responsible for managing an established caseload and supporting clients through legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload focused on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including wills, trusts, and related filings
• Meet with clients to gather information, provide updates, and guide them through legal processes
• Communicate with courts, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders as needed
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely handling of all matters
• Collaborate with internal staff to ensure high-quality client service and workflow efficiency
• Support post-death administration matters, including trust administration and probate proceedings
• Participate in onboarding and transition training with the current attorney prior to leave

Skills

• Active California Bar license (required)
• Strong legal writing, communication, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters with strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to quickly learn processes and step into an active caseload
• Experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration preferred but not required

Benefits

• Flexible schedule within a professional, client-focused environment
• Supportive transition and onboarding process
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in estate planning and probate
• Short-term engagement with meaningful, high-impact legal work

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