Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney

Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP (“JKZ”) is a boutique San Francisco financial district law firm whose mission is to provide thoughtful and practical solutions to support and protect our clients through life’s challenges. We are a women and minority-owned law firm. Our practice areas are estate planning, trust administration, probate and family law. We also specialize in international estate planning, tax, probate and trust administration for high wealth clients, including a significant portfolio of multinational clients in the UK, Mexico, and Central and South America. JKZ attorneys have made significant contributions to the development of LGBT estate planning and family law. We work every day to cultivate trusted relationships with our clients, our employees and our community.

San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range: $100,000-$200,000 annually

*The salary range is the one that Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area. The posted range is only one component of Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP’s Total Rewards package.

Role Responsibilities

JKZ is currently looking for a Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years experience in Civil Litigation, preferably with probate and trust litigation experience. Opportunities for career growth and partner-track available.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years' experience as a Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney or Civil Litigation Attorney in California
  • Experience in court appearances and drafting of motions, discovery, etc.
  • Experience with legal research using Westlaw and Nexis Lexus
  • Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style
  • Organized and detail oriented


    Benefits of working at JKZ LLP

    In addition to a competitive compensation and bonus programs, JKZ also offers:

    • Partially paid Medical Insurance
    • Dental, Vision, additional life, AD&D and other employee paid insurances
    • Fully paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
    • Paid State Bar and BASF dues
    • Paid Continuing Education
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Volunteer Time Off
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • 401(k) Plan

    JKZ LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.