Build the Practice. Shape the Future. Leave a Legacy.
Roybal-Mack & Cordova isn't looking for someone to simply draft estate planning documents. We're looking for an exceptional attorney who wants to help build one of New Mexico's premier Trusts & Estates practices. If you're energized by solving sophisticated legal problems, building lifelong client relationships, mentoring younger attorneys, embracing innovation, and helping shape the future of a growing firm, we'd like to meet you. Here, you'll advise successful individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on some of the most important decisions they'll ever make while working alongside talented professionals who believe that excellence, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement are not aspirations, but expectations. This is an opportunity to become part of a firm that is growing intentionally, investing in its people and technology, and building a practice designed to thrive for decades to come.
About Roybal-Mack & Cordova
Roybal-Mack & Cordova is one of New Mexico's fastest-growing law firms, bringing together attorneys and professionals across multiple practice areas to solve complex legal problems for individuals, families, businesses, and communities.
Our Estate Planning Practice serves clients ranging from young families to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners, fiduciaries, and multi-generational families seeking sophisticated planning, wealth preservation, business succession strategies, and trusted long-term counsel.
While our work spans estate planning, trust administration, probate, impact litigation, personal injury, and complex real estate matters, our purpose remains constant:
We provide stability during uncertain times by solving legal problems that others cannot.
Clients choose Roybal-Mack & Cordova because they receive more than technical legal advice. They gain trusted advisors who combine sophisticated legal knowledge with practical judgment, responsiveness, creativity, and genuine care for the people they serve.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Many estate planning positions focus on drafting documents. This one focuses on building relationships. You'll spend your time advising clients, solving challenging planning issues, collaborating with experienced professionals, and helping families protect what matters most. You'll also help shape the continued growth of one of the region's premier estate planning practices. Whether your goal is to become a recognized leader in Trusts & Estates, mentor the next generation of attorneys, or ultimately help lead a thriving practice, you'll find meaningful opportunities here. This is not a document-production environment. This is a practice built on strategy, collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships.
What You'll Do
You'll advise clients on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation matters, including:
- Comprehensive estate planning
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Dynasty trusts
- Charitable planning
- Asset protection planning
- Business succession planning
- Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning
- Lifetime gifting strategies
- Limited liability companies (LLCs)
- Trust and estate administration
- Probate administration
- Fiduciary counseling
- Post-death planning
Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing trusted, long-term relationships with clients and their families.
- Designing customized planning strategies tailored to each client's goals.
- Drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
- Advising trustees, personal representatives, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries.
- Collaborating with CPAs, financial advisors, bankers, insurance professionals, and other trusted advisors.
- Conducting advanced legal research involving trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, and tax matters.
- Mentoring associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff.
- Participating in educational presentations, networking, and business development initiatives.
- Helping grow and strengthen our Estate Planning Practice.
*An existing referral network or portable book of business is welcomed but not required.
What Success Looks Like
Successful attorneys at Roybal-Mack & Cordova:
- Become trusted advisors to clients and their families.
- Think strategically rather than transactionally.
- Solve complex legal challenges with creativity and sound judgment.
- Collaborate generously across departments and disciplines.
- Mentor younger attorneys and contribute to the firm's long-term success.
- Continuously improve their knowledge, leadership, and client service.
- Help build a practice that sets the standard for excellence in New Mexico.
The Support You'll Have
Exceptional attorneys deserve exceptional support.
Our attorneys are supported by experienced paralegals, legal assistants, administrative professionals, and leadership committed to removing obstacles so you can focus on practicing law.
We continually invest in technology, workflow improvements, automation, and AI-powered tools that increase efficiency while allowing our attorneys to spend more time advising clients and solving meaningful legal problems, not managing unnecessary administrative tasks.
Our Approach to Practice
We believe exceptional legal work comes from thoughtful preparation, collaboration, and sustainable professional excellence. Our attorneys are trusted to manage their practices with professionalism and autonomy while receiving the support, mentorship, and resources necessary to do their best work. We value responsiveness, efficiency, and results, not unnecessary bureaucracy or face time.
Qualifications
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active admission and good standing with NM state bar. Other state bar admissions a plus.
- Five or more years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and related matters.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
- Commitment to exceptional client service.
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated legal matters while working collaboratively within a team.
Preferred
- Advanced experience in estate, gift, GST, and income tax planning.
- LL.M. in Taxation or comparable advanced tax planning experience.
- Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, fiduciaries, family businesses, or closely held companies.
- Experience mentoring attorneys or supervising legal staff.
- Existing professional relationships within the legal, accounting, financial planning, or business community.
Who Thrives Here
The attorneys who thrive at Roybal-Mack & Cordova are intellectually curious, collaborative, humble, and driven. They enjoy solving difficult problems. They communicate openly. They take ownership. They continuously seek improvement, and most importantly, they genuinely care about their clients and the people they work alongside.
Our Values
Our values are not framed on a wall, they guide how we practice law every day.
Hard Work
We believe hard work creates opportunity. We pursue excellence with persistence, dedication, and a willingness to do what is necessary to deliver outstanding results for our clients.
Communication
Clear communication builds trust. We listen first, collaborate openly, verify understanding, and welcome constructive feedback because great solutions are rarely created alone.
Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of every client relationship. We keep our commitments, own our mistakes, act honestly, and do the right thing even when it is difficult.
High Standards
Good enough has never been our goal. We believe excellence lives in the details, and we strive to set the standard rather than follow it.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work, our commitments, and our results. We believe accountability builds trust, strengthens teams, and creates exceptional client service.
Good Humans
We believe exceptional lawyers should also be exceptional people. We treat clients, colleagues, and our community with kindness, humility, respect, and compassion.
Teamwork
We succeed together. We willingly share knowledge, support one another, celebrate wins collectively, and recognize that our greatest accomplishments are built through collaboration.
Why Attorneys Join Roybal-Mack & Cordova
- Sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice with challenging and meaningful work.
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing practice.
- Established client base and strong referral network.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where attorneys have a voice.
- Experienced legal support staff.
- Significant investment in technology, innovation, and AI.
- Continuing legal education and professional development.
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities.
- Clear potential for long-term advancement and expanded leadership responsibilities.
- Opportunity to build a lasting career, not simply hold another position.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $140,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Additional Compensation
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Additional incentive opportunities tied to leadership and practice growth.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Continuing legal education support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities.
Join Us
If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your career can flourish while making a meaningful difference in the lives of clients, we'd welcome the opportunity to meet you.
If you're ready to help build one of New Mexico's premier Estate Planning practices while working alongside exceptional attorneys and professionals who believe in excellence, integrity, teamwork, and serving others, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Estate and Probate Law: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. (Required)
- Active admission and good standing with NM state bar. (Required)
- Active admission and good standing with any other state bar. (Preferred)
Location:
- Albuquerque, NM 87199 (Required)
Work Location: In person
