Tax & Estate Planning Attorney in Campbell

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Location: San Jose, CA (In-person; also hiring in Santa Ana)
Compensation: $120,000–$200,000 per year
Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay
Benefits:

• 401(k) & retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off & parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Position Summary:
Copenbarger & Copenbarger LLP, a full-service estate planning and elder law firm, is seeking a Trust and Estate Administration Associate Attorney with 5–7 years of experience for our San Jose office. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney who thrives in a client-facing, detail-oriented practice and wants to join a highly respected firm with deep expertise in tax, estate, and elder law. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer wills, trusts, probates, and conservatorships from start to finish
• Draft and prepare petitions, court documents, and fiduciary accounts (e.g., 850 & 17200 petitions)
• Handle asset inventory, valuation, sub-trust funding, and distributions
• Review estate and gift tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns
• Communicate regularly with clients, internal staff, and attorneys
• Perform legal research and maintain accurate documentation
• Attend litigation-related events (depositions, hearings, etc.) if applicable
• Maintain billable hours with accurate time tracking
• Coordinate with courts and restricted depository accounts when needed
• Support clients with compassion and professionalism through the administration process

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 5–7 years of direct experience in trust & estate administration (required)
• Clear and professional legal writing and analysis
• Comfortable working independently with good judgment on when to escalate issues
• Strong client-facing communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
• Experience with conservatorships and probates required
• Experience with estate planning, guardianships, or contested matters is a plus
• LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning is a plus

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a mission-driven, client-focused law firm that values growth, compassion, and work-life balance. Whether you prefer autonomy or collaboration, our hybrid-friendly structure offers flexibility. We pride ourselves on creating lasting client relationships and providing legal excellence across estate planning, taxation, litigation, and business law.

Alternate Titles:

• Trust & Estate Administration Associate Attorney (5–7 Years Experience)
• Trust Administration Attorney – San Jose
• Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
• Trust Administration Attorney
• Estate Planning Attorney
• Probate Attorney
• Fiduciary Law Attorney
• Conservatorship Attorney
• Elder Law Attorney
• Wills & Trusts Lawyer
• Associate Attorney – Trust & Estates
• Tax & Estate Planning Attorney

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