Highly experienced Probate, Trust Administration, and Estate Planning attorney seeking a challenging position and growth with an established law firm.
Proven background in finance, marketing, sales and business
15+ years in client-facing roles
10+ years in legal profession
Graduated with
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Attorney
Hoffman & Hoffman
Folsom, CA
03.2023 - Current
Led the establishment and execution of comprehensive estate plans, overseeing the process from initial consultation to final documentation.
Managed a legal advice hotline, providing expert guidance across diverse areas of law.
Proficiently utilized Abacus and Clio for case and client management, and optimized workflow.
Supervising attorney during the absence of principal attorneys, showcasing leadership skills and ensuring seamless day-to-day activities.
Conducted court appearances in probate, conservatorship, and family law matters.
Drafted persuasive demand letters and communicated effectively with opposing counsel, contributing to successful negotiations and resolutions.
Attorney, Solo Practioner
C. Paige Cabral, Attorney at Law
Sacramento, CA
05.2018 - 03.2023
Advised individuals and families on matters of estate planning, business succession and asset protection.
Facilitated all aspects of the estate planning process including preparing and executing documents, scanning and organizing client binders, and filing property transfers.
Assisted business clients navigate on matters within the business cycle: entity formation, shareholder agreements, corporate resolutions.
Maintained steady book of business through referrals, networking as an event host, and connections developed within the wine community.
Client Services Specialist
Financial Strategies of California
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
Recruited as client relations specialist for national financial advisor.
With specialized knowledge of FINRA and company compliance policies, created dynamic training guides and courses to help manage day-to-day operations of more than 2,000 active clients.
Advised on advanced legal matters arising from client servicing including trustee powers, and complex beneficiary designations.
Financial Services Specialist
New York Life
Roseville, CA
12.2018 - 01.2020
Identified and implemented wealth strategy plans for individuals and business owners considering crucial tax and legal implications.
Advised on generational planning, heirs' succession, and exit strategies for retirement and family planning.
Associate Attorney
William L. Walker, Attorney at Law
Fair Oaks, CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
Associate attorney in boutique Estate and Business Planning firm.
Lead attorney and point-of-contact for >75 clients in 9 months.
Drafted and reviewed pertinent legal documents including with exceptional attention to detail, research and writing skills
Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
Maintained case management system for tracking correspondence, deadlines and case workflow.
Delegated tasks to legal staff based upon strength, expertise and experience.
Senior Fund Accountant
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Sacramento, CA
03.2015 - 08.2017
Senior portfolio accountant in fast-paced deadline-driven production team.
Prepared timely and accurate net asset values, yields, distributions and other fund accounting output.
Maintained expertise in fixed income, equity and derivatives funds, daily NAV valuation, expense management and trade reconciliation.
Creator and Project Manager for comprehensive operations guides for department-wide use.
Facilitated classroom and digital trainings with advanced use of Microsoft OneNote, Excel and PowerPoint
Recipient of 2016 Above and Beyond Award for Risk Excellence
Discovery Clerk
Green Street Law Group
San Francisco, CA
09.2014 - 03.2015
Discovery clerk performing paralegal and eventually attorney tasks at busy criminal defense firm.
Interviewed witnesses, drafted requests for evidence, filed court motions, and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Reviewed discovery responses for relevance and inclusion in motions, requiring understanding of legal elements and application through case law.
Appeared at client arraignment hearings and attended phone hearings when requested by attorneys.
Coordinated implementation of CRM and case tracking through use of Dropbox and MyCase.
Education
J.D. -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
03.2009
Skills
Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Administration, Business Governance & Operations
Advanced Research, Keyword and Boolean Searches
Expertise with LexisNexis, Westlaw, CEBForms, Abacus, MyCase, Atticus
Microsoft Word, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint
Highly Experienced with Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic (VBA), Google Suite
Typing Speed ~95 wpm
Certification
Admitted to California Bar, Third District Court of Appeal - June 2014
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Hoffman & Hoffman
03.2023 - Current
Client Services Specialist
Financial Strategies of California
01.2020 - 01.2022
Financial Services Specialist
New York Life
12.2018 - 01.2020
Attorney, Solo Practioner
C. Paige Cabral, Attorney at Law
05.2018 - 03.2023
Associate Attorney
William L. Walker, Attorney at Law
08.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Fund Accountant
State Street Bank and Trust Company
03.2015 - 08.2017
Discovery Clerk
Green Street Law Group
09.2014 - 03.2015
J.D. -
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California - Davis
Admitted to California Bar, Third District Court of Appeal - June 2014
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