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San Francisco office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm is actively seeking associates to join our Private Client/Exempt Organizations Group. The candidate will work on entity formation, governance, mergers, consolidations and dissolutions, tax planning, IRS audits and compliance, for a variety of types of organizations including private foundations, public charities, social welfare and trade associations, and charitable trusts. Should have 4+ years of experience in counseling nonprofit organizations. Must have knowledge of and substantial relevant experience with a particular focus on the corporate and tax laws applicable to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations. A thorough knowledge of charitable planning techniques is also expected. Legal

This highly successful, full-service firm, based in San Francisco, California, is known as one of the best places to practice law in the Bay Area. While a majority of the firm is devoted to litigation, the firm has a sizable and well-regarded business department that consistently receives accolades. The department is thriving and actively seeking to add attorneys in the Real Estate and Land Use practice groups. The firm boasts a notably high retention rate and a slightly lower minimum billable hour requirement than other major law firms. The firm prides itself on its supportive and collegial atmosphere. Moreover, the firm has committed itself to devoting 3-5 percent of its attorneys' time to pro bono work.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time

San Francisco office of our client seeks probate litigation associate attorney with 5+ years of experience. The candidate will manage, train and work with paralegals and legal assistants. Should have experience in court appearances and drafting of motions, discovery. Partner-track candidates are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules are needed. Knowledge of the California probate and trust administration process is preferred. Bilingual or Spanish fluency is essential. Should be an active member of the California State Bar. Legal

The candidate will have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent research and writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat is essential. Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw, Essential Forms, and law firm client management software are preferred. Client management skills from intake through resolution are needed. Must have positive attitude, intellectually curious, dependable and motivation.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time

San Francisco office of our client seeks senior estate planning attorney with 5+ years of experience. The candidate should have experience designing plans for high net worth clients and designing and drafting irrevocable trusts such as Crummey trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable split-interest trusts, and grantor retained annuity trusts, as well as experience in complex trust administration. Expertise in Federal tax law and California state tax law is required. An LL.M. degree in Tax is preferred. Knowledge of and/or experience with: Planning for blended families; Generation-skipping transfer tax planning; International estate planning and cross-border issues; Fiduciary income tax issues; and preparation of estate tax returns and gift tax returns. Legal

The candidate should have superior analytical, communication, drafting, writing, and research skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time