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Are you a detail-obsessed attorney who genuinely loves helping families get their affairs in order? Do you find estate planning fascinating rather than dry? Do you know the difference between a pour-over will and a QTIP trust — and actually enjoy explaining both?

If yes: keep reading.

Keyes Law Group is a boutique estate planning firm in Milpitas, CA. We handle estate planning, trust administration, probate, Medi-Cal planning, special needs trusts, and high-net-worth planning for individuals and families. We're growing, and we're adding another attorney to our team.

This role is ideal for a junior to mid-level attorney who wants hands-on experience, real client relationships, and a team that takes the work seriously — without taking itself too seriously.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Meet with clients and provide thoughtful, personalized guidance on estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
• Draft, review, and revise estate plans, trust documents, wills, and court petitions
• Represent clients in probate and trust administration proceedings, including court appearances
• Conduct legal research using CEB and apply findings to real matters
• Collaborate with our attorneys and team on strategies for complex cases
• Manage multiple client matters and deadlines simultaneously
• Maintain accurate records in Clio and record billable time consistently
• Stay current on changes in estate, elder, and tax law

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership (required)
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience; estate planning, probate, trust administration, or conservatorship experience strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you can explain a trust to a nervous client and a tax strategy to a sophisticated one
• Sharp attention to detail and organizational habits that hold up under a full caseload
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Familiarity with legal practice management software; Clio, Lawmatics, or Smartsheet experience is a plus
• Available for court appearances and in-person client meetings in the South Bay
• Additional language skills (Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Vietnamese, Urdu, or others) are a genuine asset here and warmly welcomed

WHY KEYES LAW GROUP

Growth & Advancement — Every position at KLG is promotable. We support continuing education, bar specialization, and will be straight with you about what the path forward looks like.

Meaningful Work — Our clients are real families protecting real legacies. You'll leave work knowing what you did today actually mattered.

Competitive Compensation — $130,000–$180,000 base depending on experience, plus performance bonuses and a clear path to advancement.

Benefits — Health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), bar dues reimbursement, and CE support.

Work-Life Balance — We work hard. We also go home at a reasonable hour. Weekends are yours.

A Real Team — High standards, low drama, and a sense of humor. We celebrate wins and hold ourselves accountable. That's it.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Our office is in Milpitas, CA. This role starts in-person — clients and courts are local, and being in the office matters while you're getting up to speed.

Hybrid flexibility (1–2 days remote) is available after six months based on performance and caseload.

Fully remote is on the table for highly experienced candidates with a strong California estate law background.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter through Indeed.

Tell us why estate planning — and tell us why now.

And one more thing: let us know which title speaks to you more:

"Trust Administration Maestro" — or — "Legal Prepper for the Living & Dead"

There's no wrong answer. Probably.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Wills, trusts, & estate law: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Milpitas, CA 95035 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milpitas, CA 95035