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San Francisco office of our client seeks estate planning associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The candidate must have experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration including drafting of trusts and probate petitions, as well as managing complex probate administrations. Tax knowledge is preferred. Legal

The main law office is headquartered in California. There are fifteen areas of practice. A few of their practice disciplines are corporate, securities law, real estate finance and entertainment. The firm employs seventy-five professional attorneys. The law practice supports numerous community service endeavors throughout the year. They're a member of Meritas.

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San Francisco office of our client, a Chambers 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.

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San Francisco office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Family Wealth Group. The candidate should have 4+ years of experience. Should have experience commensurate with their level in estate planning for high-net worth and ultra high-net worth individuals. Experience with family offices issues a plus. 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.

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San Francisco office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Family Wealth Practice Group. The candidate will represent high net worth individuals and multi-generational family groups with their estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and gift taxation, charitable gift planning, and probate estate planning needs. Should have 2-5 years of estate planning experience. Legal

The candidate should possess superior academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools, as well as demonstrably superior legal writing skills.

The law firm is based in San Francisco, California. Areas of expertise include trial and litigation law. The legal practice was established in 1975. Seventeen practiced attorneys are staffed at the firm. General corporate counseling, mergers-acquisitions, public offerings and tax are a number of their practice areas. Attorneys are recipients of top honors from a leading industry periodical. Pro-bono work is supported at the firm.

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San Francisco office of our client seeks mid/senior- level private client associate attorney with 5 years of experience. The candidate will work directly with and advise high net worth individuals and family businesses on tax, trust and estate and business succession matters. An LL.M. degree is a plus. Experience drafting complex wills and trusts is essential. Experience drafting, explaining, recommending, and finalizing sophisticated wealth planning strategies and documents including Family Limited Partnerships, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Dynasty Trusts, Insurance Trusts, Annual Exclusion Trusts, Directed Trusts, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Buy-Sell Agreements, Decanting and Private Trust Companies in providing clients with long term wealth planning strategies are needed. Knowledge of and ability to research and apply rules governing income taxation of trusts and estates, gift tax return reporting, generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax and Chapter 14 is essential. International experience is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials (JD required). Strong drafting, writing, research and communication skills are needed. Strong project management, ability to balance a large number of competing priorities are needed. Ability to work directly with clients to establish, develop and maintain long-term relationships are needed.

This national law firm was established over a century ago to address the legal needs of businesses and individuals. Their areas of practice include tax, corporate, elder law, employment, family office, immigration, sport, brands, insolvency, and more. Their offices are located in London, Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, Italy, and more.

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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.

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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.

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San Francisco office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Estate Planning and Administration Group. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience. Legal

The candidate should have strong motivation to build a career at a firm in which estate planning and administration is a highly-valued practice of the firm.

A California mainstay firm nationally ranked by US News in four practice areas, including construction and employment law, associates at this firm regard its flexibility, appreciation for life away from work, and genuine care for co-workers. Associates at this firm work on matters which cross domestic and international borders. As such, the firm has forged alliances with firms in national and international legal networks to provide clients with legal expertise on the ground across the United States and worldwide. Ranked by Law360 as one of the top three firms for minority partners, this firm is driven by a commitment to diversity, charitable giving, pro bono legal work, and hands-on service. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

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