AV-rated north bay firm Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP seeks Associate Attorney to join our estate planning, business, and litigation practice.

Qualifications

Successful candidate would possess the following:

• License to practice law in California with no record of discipline
• 1-3 years' of recent experience in Estate Planning in California
• Candidates should have knowledge and experience in one or more of the following:
• - Trust and estate administration and litigation
• - Related business and real property issues
• - Tax law as pertains to related business
• Willingness to take on increasing responsibility, possess excellent writing and communication skills, as well as technical expertise
• Superior analytical, communication, drafting, writing, research skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and thoughtful
• Ties to or an interest in living in Sonoma County are preferred
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• - Meeting with new and existing clients in regard to estate planning needs
• - Cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients and legal professionals
• - Draft and review estate plans for modest to high-net worth clients, simple to complex and advanced estate, gift, and tax plans

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a great team.

• Salary Range of $105,000 to $120,000, depending on years of experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Annual billable hours for Associates are targeted lower than large firms at 1,650 hours
• Performance based bonus; additional bonus based on collections directly sourced by associate
• Employer-sponsored medical, vision, life, and long term disability insurance
• Employer contribution to spouse/dependent medical and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Vacation and sick paid time off
• State (CA) and County bar dues paid by the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for MCLE required courses to meet California requirements
• Firm provided iPhone, iPad, and laptop

About the Firm

Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP is recognized nationally as a top-tier law firm. Our attorneys are rated at the highest level of excellence by their peers; signifying their high ethical standards, knowledge, capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and experience. We possess large firm standards in a small firm environment. We pride ourselves on providing a healthy, happy, and productive workplace for our employees and clients. We believe our focus on the welfare of our employees and their families translates out to the world and helps build stronger communities. We encourage and foster community engagement both for the professional and personal development of our employees.

How to Apply

Please reply with your cover letter, resume, and transcript. Following initial screening, applicants may be asked to provide writing samples and/or other documents prior to interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal counsel: 1 year (Preferred)
• estate planning, and/or trust and estate admin: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Bar License (free of discipline) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95403