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Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Attorney/Lawyer in the legal industry, based in Stockton, California, 95219, United States. The role involves providing legal advice to individuals and families on a range of estate planning and tax strategies, drafting legal documents, and representing various parties in probate or trust matters in court.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on estate planning and tax strategies

• Draft legal documents such as trusts, wills, advance health care directives, and powers of attorney

• Evaluate client competency to make changes to estate planning and take steps to protect clients from undue influence

• Advise trustees on trust administration matters and accounting

• Prepare petitions, accountings, and other probate court filings

• Represent trustees, executors, personal representatives, beneficiaries, creditors, and other interested parties in court

• Stay informed on changes in law applicable to estate planning and advise clients accordingly

• Research, evaluate, and resolve complex legal matters

• Develop and maintain client relationships and generate business

• Oversee administrative tasks including timekeeping and invoice approval

• Assign and supervise the work of other attorneys and staff.

Skills:

• Estate Planning

• Probate

• Probate Litigation

• Probate & Estate Administration

• Probate Law

• Tax - Fiduciary - Trust & Estate

• Tax - Trust & Estate

• Trusts and Estates Requirements • Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state or willing to obtain license

• At least one year of experience in the legal field, specifically in estate planning, probate, and trust and estate administration

• Proficient in probate litigation and probate law

• Experience in tax law, specifically fiduciary, trust and estate

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research and report-writing skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Must maintain confidentiality and act in the best interest of clients at all times

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, staff, and other attorneys

• Proficiency in using legal research software and other computer technology to organize and manage client files.

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