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Minnehaha County

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Wabasha, MN · On-site

... petitions, CHIPS petitions, judicial commitment petitions, guardianship papers, conservatorship papers, writs, condemnation proceedings, administrative subpoenas, forfeiture files, general ...

Akerman

Immigration Paralegal

Miami, FL · Hybrid

Preparing and filing nonimmigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, H-2B, L-1A, L-1B, J-1, J-1 Waiver, O-1, P-1, and P-3 visas, and other business immigration matters. * Assisting with applications for ...

Chugh LLP

Immigration Paralegal (FT)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Preparation and filing of a variety of petitions, including H-1B, L-1 visas for intra-company transferees, and PERM labor certification. * Prepare draft applications, petitions, letters, and ...

Duque Isern Law LLC

Immigration Paralegal

Union City, NJ · On-site

$55K/yr

The candidate will prepare and file petitions and applications before USCIS, CBP, EOIR, ICE, NVC, and other government agencies. These forms include but are not limited to family-based petitions ...

Akerman

Immigration Paralegal

Miami, FL · On-site

Preparing and filing nonimmigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, H-2B, L-1A, L-1B, J-1, J-1 Waiver, O-1, P-1, and P-3 visas, and other business immigration matters. * Assisting with applications for ...

JBA International

Trust Administration Attorney

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Drafting court documents (such as 850 petitions & 17200 petitions) * Preparation and review of accounts, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns * Conduct legal research as necessary * Working with ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for petitioning in the United States is $76,681.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is petitioning?

A petitioning job involves collecting signatures from the public to support a cause, candidate, or policy initiative. Petitioners engage with people in various locations, explain the purpose of the petition, and encourage them to sign. These roles are common in political campaigns, advocacy groups, and nonprofit organizations. Strong communication skills and persistence are essential for success in this role.

What are some common challenges faced in petitioning roles and how can I overcome them?

One of the common challenges in petitioning roles is engaging a wide range of people and persuading them to support your cause, especially when dealing with diverse or sometimes skeptical audiences. You may also encounter logistical issues such as managing large volumes of data, meeting strict deadlines for submission, and following specific legal or organizational guidelines. Building strong communication skills, staying organized, and keeping up-to-date with best practices in outreach and digital tools can help you overcome these hurdles. Frequently collaborating with advocacy teams, volunteers, and community organizations is another key part of navigating these challenges successfully and achieving campaign goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in petitioning, and why are they important?

To excel in a Petitioning role, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate persuasively are essential, often supported by experience in research or advocacy work. Familiarity with digital petition platforms, databases, and spreadsheet software is highly useful, along with any relevant certifications in nonprofit management or public relations. Excellent interpersonal skills, persistence, and the ability to adapt messages for diverse audiences help candidates stand out. These abilities are crucial for effectively gathering support, managing information, and ensuring the success of petition campaigns.

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Infographic showing various Petitioning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 19% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,681 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Probate Trust Estate Attorney

Career Consulting Partners

Claremont, CA • Hybrid

$120K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description


Probate Trust Estate Attorney


Career Consulting Partners has partnered with a successful boutique law firm in the Montclair/Rancho Cucamonga area in search of a Trust and Estate Attorney. This is a tech-forward firm with a 30+ year legacy in trust and estate law, looking for an attorney interested in a direct path to partnerhip. This is not a back-office drafting role. You will fully own your caseload from intake to resolution. You will drive legal strategy, manage client relationships, supervise staff, and represent fiduciaries in court-supervised proceedings for both uncontested administration and contested litigation.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and file petitions for probate/letters of administration, statutory notifications, inventories, accountings, and petitions for distribution.

  • Adise trustees on fiduciary duties, trust interpretation, and California probate code compliance.

  • Draft Heggstad petitions, petitions for instructions, and probate code 17200 petitions.

  • File petitions for appointment of conservator (person/estate), coordinate care plans/court investigator reports, and handle annual status reports.

  • Administer first-party, third-party, and pooled disability trusts, ensuring strict compliance with Medi-Cal, SSI, and public benefit requirements.

  • This is not a purely transactional or estate planning role

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a valid California state bar membership.

  • 2+ years of experience in trust and estate law, including probate court appearances

  • Must be open to handling a mixed caseload

  • Experience with trust administration, probate, conservatorship, and/or trust litigation

  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

  • Experience representing fiduciaries (trustees, administrators, conservators) in probate court

  • Ability to manage a full caseload independently with minimal supervision

  • Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems

  • Independent judgement and initiative

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Base Compensation: $120,000 - $190,000

  • Performance bonuses for exceeding 1,800 annual billable hours and for case origination

  • Case origination bonuses for cases that you bring to the Firm

  • Partnership track: Consideration for profit-sharing or partnership after 3–5 years of successful performance

  • Group health insurance (employer contributes)

  • Life insurance

  • 12 paid holidays per year

  • Paid time off accrues based on tenure

  • Paid sick leave

  • Continuing education and tuition assistance

Location:

  • Claremont, CA

  • Hybrid Flexible Schedule


***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***