1st Year Attorney – A Rare Long-Term Career Path in Estate Planning

Are you looking for a rare opportunity to be trained as an estate planning attorney the right way from the ground up—by a firm that values mastery, integrity, and long-term growth? Do you thrive on excellence, love structure and systems, and take pride in delivering precise, high-quality legal work?

This is a long-term career opportunity, not a short stop. The right candidate is humble, teachable, detail-oriented, and committed to becoming excellent at their craft. If you are looking for your first associate attorney role and want to be trained to confidently draft estate plans, advise clients well, and manage matters from start to finish—this may be the opportunity you’ve been praying for.

Tree of Life Law Firm is seeking a newly licensed 1st Year Associate Attorney who has recently graduated from law school and passed the California Bar, and is eager to build a strong foundation in estate planning under close mentorship and proven systems.

We are an award-winning estate planning law firm that has been serving families since 2015. Our vivid vision is to be the most trusted and caring law firm in estate planning—known for our biblical values, world-class systems, and a team that operates with unity, purpose, and care. Every process we build, every client we serve, and every team member we hire moves us closer to that vision.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Rare Entry-Level Attorney Opportunity – Most firms won’t invest this level of time and training into a newly licensed attorney. We will.

Year-One Intensive Training & Mentorship – Your first year is focused on learning estate planning the right way: drafting, client meetings, legal analysis, and sound judgment. By the end of Year 1, you will have the knowledge and experience to independently manage basic estate planning matters with support.

Structured Learning Environment – You’ll be trained using proven SOPs, templates, checklists, and systems that remove guesswork and accelerate mastery.

Faith-Driven Team – Work alongside people who care deeply about integrity, excellence, humility, and glorifying God through their work.

Substantial Compensation Increase After Year 1 – based on your ability to independently manage your own estate planning caseload. We provide all clients and leads; there is no expectation for you to bring in business.

Performance-Based Bonuses – Earn bonuses as you grow in skill, responsibility, and independence.

Top-Tier Benefits – We cover 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents.

True Work-Life Balance – No nights, no weekends. Two full weeks off for Christmas, one full week off for July 4th, major federal holidays, plus paid personal and sick days.

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Drafting & Learning:
Carefully draft and revise estate planning documents under supervision, following firm templates and SOPs with precision.

Client Communication (Progressive):
Begin by observing and supporting client meetings, then gradually lead design and review meetings with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.

Systems Execution:
Learn and follow our proven estate planning process step by step, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and excellent client experience.

Skill Development:
Actively seek feedback, implement redlines, and steadily improve legal judgment, drafting quality, and client advisement skills.

Caseload Growth:
Over time, progress toward independently managing estate planning matters from start to finish with firm support.

This role is demanding, structured, and detail-heavy—but deeply rewarding for the right person.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Recently graduated from law school and licensed with the California Bar
• Strong legal writing skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn systems and follow instructions precisely
• Comfortable speaking with clients in a calm, confident, and professional manner
• Able to accept feedback and improve quickly
• Must live within commuting distance to West Covina, California
• In-office position, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

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CHARACTER TRAITS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

System-Minded & Disciplined
You follow established processes faithfully and understand that mastery comes before autonomy.

Detail-Oriented & Precise
You care deeply about accuracy, consistency, and doing things the right way.

Humble & Teachable
You welcome feedback, respect experience, and are eager to grow under mentorship.

Clear & Confident Communicator
You can explain legal concepts clearly and directly—without jargon, fluff, or unnecessary small talk—so clients feel informed and at ease.

Calm & Professional Presence
Clients trust you because you are thoughtful, composed, and prepared—not because you are flashy or overly talkative.

Reliable & Loyal
You are looking for a long-term role where you can develop deep expertise and make a meaningful contribution.

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CLEAR COMPENSATION GROWTH & GENEROUS BENEFITS

• Year 1: $70,000 base salary + performance bonuses
• After Year 1: $130,000–$150,000+, depending on your ability to independently handle estate planning matters from start to finish, including conducting client meetings and managing your own caseload.
• Performance-based bonuses
• 90% of health, dental, and vision premiums covered
• Paid personal and sick days
• Major federal holidays off
• Two weeks off for Christmas
• One week off for July 4th

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a 90-second video to admin@treeoflife.legal answering:
• After reading our Vivid Vision, what stood out to you most and why?
• Why does this type of opportunity appeal to you?

Speak naturally. No scripts. Don't use Chat GPT (we can tell). Applications without a video submission will not be considered.

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The Tree of Life Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of the Tree of Life Law Firm is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.