Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney to join its team in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will work within the Tax, Trusts, and Estates Practice Group, focusing on estate and tax planning and administration for high-net-worth clients.

Duties

• Draft estate plan documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on estate, tax, and trust issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex planning strategies.
• Manage client files efficiently.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of law firm experience, preferably in estate planning or tax.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Accurate and strong attention to detail.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the CA bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred, but not required.

Certifications

• Member of the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing complex client files.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.