Estate Planning Attorney

Build My Great Team • Tempe, AZ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Soto Law Firm is seeking a thoughtful, motivated estate planning attorney with at least one year of related experience who is ready to grow within a collaborative, client-focused firm. This position is ideal for an attorney who understands estate planning fundamentals and is eager to deepen their expertise, build a long-term career, and develop into a trusted advisor for clients in a high-touch, relationship-driven practice. This is a primarily client-facing position within a boutique estate planning practice. While you will continue to strengthen your technical foundation, the focus of this role is advising clients, guiding planning decisions, and managing matters from consultation through signing. The firm maintains a steady and reliable client flow, and this position is focused on delivering excellent service and high-quality planning, not on business development quotas. Business generation is welcomed but not required. The firm is committed to developing attorneys who want to build a long-term career in estate planning, with opportunities for increased responsibility, client leadership, and expanded roles.

Requirements

• At least one year of estate planning or related experience
• Understanding the structure and purpose of core estate planning documents
• Comfort interacting with clients and building rapport
• Clear and professional communication
• Taking ownership of work and reliable follow-through
• Appreciation of mentorship and collaborative practice
• Interest in building a long-term professional home
• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Commitment to client service

Nice To Haves

• Significant client-facing experience
• Business generation

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Lead estate planning matters from initial consultation through execution
• Continue refining technical knowledge and drafting skills as needed
• Manage matters holistically, from intake through execution
• Work with experienced paralegals who ultimately support drafting so you can focus on strategy, communication, and client relationships
• Deliver excellent service and high-quality planning

Benefits

• Competitive base salary in the range of $125,000–$150,000, depending on experience and demonstrated capability
• Performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Arizona State Bar & Maricopa County Bar dues
• Paid CLE and professional development
• Paid holidays and vacation (increasing with tenure)
• Tiered parental leave policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree