Private Client Associate

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Private Client (Trusts & Estates) practice in Los Angeles. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, tax, and charitable planning matters. The role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in trust and estate law, exceptional drafting ability, and experience managing complex client needs.

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Duties

• Advise high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning strategies

• Draft complex trust agreements and related estate planning documents

• Provide counsel on charitable giving strategies and planning

• Manage estate and trust administration processes

• Coordinate with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and financial advisors

• Oversee multiple active matters simultaneously with attention to timelines and detail

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of relevant law firm experience in trusts and estates

• Experience handling complex estate planning and administration for high-net-worth individuals

• Large or mid-size law firm background strongly preferred

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic performance

Certifications

• Active member of the California State Bar

Skills

• Advanced legal drafting and analytical abilities

• Deep knowledge of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws

• Precision and attention to detail in managing documentation and client deliverables

• Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize tasks efficiently

• Strong verbal communication and collaborative skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected Private Client team

• Exposure to high-level planning and complex estate structures

• Professional growth within a dynamic and supportive legal environment

The Los Angeles office of this full-service firm emphasizes in its practice Entertainment, New Media, Media Content, and E-Commerce, although they also have all of the traditional Corporate, Real Estate, Bankruptcy and other areas of practice. The Entertainment practice, in particular, is one the firm has traditionally been identified with and is one of the largest in the nation. The firms client base is both international in scope and diverse in nature. With very few exceptions, the firms attorneys have very distinguished academic and professional records; associates claim the firms most attractive quality is its stimulating intellectual environment.