Contract Trust Administration Attorney

A boutique Berkeley, CA law practice is seeking an experienced Contract Trust Administration Attorney to support a growing trusts & estates practice.

Responsibilities

• Attend and lead trust administration client consultations (via Zoom or in person in Berkeley).
• Review trust documents, inventories, and accountings; advise on administration process and compliance with California law.
• Draft, review, and redline trust administration correspondence, notices, and petitions.
• Track and advise on all compliance requirements, statutory notices, and deadlines under the California Probate Code.
• Approve final versions of documents for delivery to clients and beneficiaries.
• Provide practical guidance on timelines, fiduciary duties, and tax considerations.
• Participate in occasional in-person client signings or meetings in Berkeley.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling trust administrations (simple and complex).
• Strong knowledge of California Probate Code and trust accounting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain fiduciary obligations in plain language.
• Friendly, reliable, and easy to collaborate with.

Compensation

• Contract position: $100–$150 per hour, depending on experience.
• Alternative flat-fee arrangements available for specific projects.
• Primarily remote work with flexibility.

Application Requirements
Please submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter highlighting trust administration experience
• Three recent (redacted) trust administration writing samples (e.g., notices, accountings, petitions)
• Two professional references

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $125.00 - $175.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently licensed to practice law in California?
• Can you lead trust administration client consultations over Zoom and in person in Berkeley?
• Do you have five or more years of California trust administration experience?

Work Location: In person