Content Attorney - Trusts & Estates - REMOTE
Overview
This role involves creating and updating legal content focused on Trusts and Estates for California practitioners. The position requires a California-licensed attorney with experience in Trusts & Estates law to develop practical, sophisticated legal materials. Responsibilities include conducting legal research and analysis, writing content, recruiting and collaborating with attorneys and judges for content review, and authoring articles on current legal developments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and update legal content related to Trusts and Estates
- Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
- Write engaging and practical legal materials for practitioners
- Recruit and collaborate with attorneys and judges to review and develop content
- Write DailyNews articles addressing current legal developments
- Collaborate internally within practice area groups
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the State Bar of California
- Minimum 2 years of related law practice experience; 5+ years preferred
- At least 2 years of legal editing experience in substantive law area
- Extensive knowledge of Trusts and Estates law
- Experience and in-depth knowledge of current legal practice and challenges faced by practitioners
- Excellent writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills, including supervision of staff and managing contributor relationships
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, and creative
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), Westlaw, Lexis, and cite checking programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large law firms or government entities
- Knowledge of Needs Trusts
- Experience with Guardianship and Elder Law
- LL.M. in Taxation
- Certification as a California Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Law Specialist
Special Conditions
- Must be 18 years or older
- Continued employment contingent upon satisfactory background check
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary offers consider factors such as budget, prior experience, skills, education, licensure, and other business considerations. Benefits begin on day one and include a comprehensive package. Total compensation value can be calculated considering salary and benefits.