Legal Assistant - Trust & Estate Planning - San Diego, CA Office

San Diego, CA Office - In office position

FBFK Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our San Diego office and support the Managing Partner and another attorney in our Trust & Estate Planning practice.

This is a full-time, on-site position for a polished, proactive professional with 3+ years of legal assistant experience, strong judgment, and prior experience providing executive administrative support in a client-facing environment. The role supports sophisticated, high-net-worth clients and requires someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion.

FBFK Law is an entrepreneurial, full-service business law firm serving clients nationwide, with offices across Texas and California. Built on bold ideas, real relationships, and a people-first culture, FBFK is redefining what success looks like in law.

FBFK has experienced significant purpose-driven growth, recently surpassing 140 full-time team members. The firm has also been recognized by Fortune and Statista as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026, ranking No. 88 among 300 organizations nationwide and standing as the only law firm recognized on the list. In California, FBFK attorneys were recently recognized in 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers for Business Litigation, and most recently, recognized by Bloomberg Law as the #1 law firm with less than 200 attorneys.

At the center of FBFK’s culture is The FBFK Way — a practical system of 26 values that guide how we work, collaborate, lead, and serve clients. Learn more here: https://www.fbfk.law/the-fbfk-way

• Provide legal administrative support to the Managing Partner, attorneys and paralegal in the Trust & Estate Planning practice
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize correspondence, estate planning documents, and related materials
• Coordinate client meetings, document signings, calendars, and follow-up items
• Communicate professionally with clients, including high-net-worth individuals and families
• Manage the Managing Partner’s calendar, travel arrangements, expense reports, and general executive support needs
• Draft emails and other correspondence for attorney review
• Assist with billing follow-up internally and with clients
• Maintain matter files, client records, and related firm systems
• Answer and route office phones as needed
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Prior executive support experience supporting a partner, managing partner, senior attorney, or executive
• Available to work in office M-F from 8:30am to 5:30pm PT, and support occassional after-hour events
• Strong client service skills and experience in a client-facing role
• Excellent organization, communication, and proofreading skills
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document/calendaring systems

Compensation

• The anticipated pay range for this position is $70,000–$85,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic considerations, and business needs.
• This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

FBFK Law is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision-making, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

FBFK Law is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact the firm.

Employment with FBFK Law is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the firm at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time based on business needs.