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Are you an Advanced Estate Planning lawyer wanting to work with talented colleagues and appreciative clients in beautiful Newport Beach?
Welcome to the Meier Law Firm. We get that you are a rare find. Not many Estate Planning lawyers can do what you do!
Would you like to join our esteemed 5-star team of 18 professionals and contribute your talents, experience, and caring approach to delivering top-notch Advanced Estate Planning, trust administration, and probate services?
We get that joining a new firm is a big decision. You probably want to maintain your autonomy and flexibility while having the right infrastructure and team support necessary to deliver your best work and enjoy your personal life without feeling like everything is on you. While we all have different preferences on whether we work from home or the office, it’s nice having our beautiful office at Fashion Island where we can meet in person with our clients and colleagues.
Imagine getting to do the work you love, with people you genuinely like, for clients who truly appreciate you!
What you’ll do
- Handle complex Estate Planning matters, including drafting wills, trusts, and other Estate Planning documents tailored to clients' unique needs and objectives.
- Manage trust administration and probate cases, ensuring compliance with California laws and regulations.Provide strategic guidance and support to other attorneys and paralegals on the teamConduct legal research and stay current on developments in Estate Planning and probate law.
- Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans.
- Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations as needed.
- Maintain accurate and detailed case records and documentation.
- Guide our clients through our process with the support of your fellow team members who are each uniquely assigned a role to make your job easier and ensure a five-star client experience.
What you’ll bring
- Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing Estate Planning law, with a focus on trust administration and probate matters.
- Strong knowledge of California probate code, trust law, and estate tax laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively counsel clients and collaborate with colleagues.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience providing guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys and paralegals.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- A team spirit where you will be looking for ways to support and encourage your colleagues like they will do for you.
- A commitment to ensuring a 5 star experience for our clients who feel like we are extended family who will be there for them today and the years to come.
What benefits we offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
What to send our way
- Your resume highlighting your experience, education, and skills.
- A thoughtful cover letter that addresses why you love to do what you do and why specifically you’ve chosen to bring your practice here.
- Your thoughts on what a successful arrangement would look like for you where you feel this job is a great fit for you. Feel free to express your personal, financial, and professional goals.
We look forward to continuing the conversation! Please send the requested information to Andrew Mims at office@meierfirm.com. Our hope is that this will lead to something wonderful for you, our clients, and us!
Our services include general Estate Planning, advanced tax planning, asset protection, elder law, special needs/limited conservatorships, probate, and trust administration. We do not provide litigation services.
We have 18 invaluable team members who are intrinsically involved in our operations, growth and success. Our internal infrastructure is well built, which helps ensure all our clients have a five-star experience with us. We are very active in the community and consistently grow each year in the number of families we serve.
We work with all different types of families and clients, and they trust us to help them protect their assets and the people they love. Our clients routinely describe us in their online reviews as “warm, compassionate, caring, and personable.” Our clients’ happiness and satisfaction are at the heart of every task we perform.
