Senior Trusts And Estates Attorney

Job Title: Senior Trusts And Estates Attorney 

Job Overview:
A Los Angeles-based law firm is actively seeking a seasoned legal professional to join its Taxation, Trusts & Estates practice group. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a sophisticated legal environment and brings deep experience in complex estate planning and trust administration for high-net-worth clientele. The role emphasizes strategic planning, customized trust structuring, and nuanced legal document drafting.

Duties:

• Handle comprehensive trust administration matters, including both revocable and irrevocable structures

• Design and implement advanced estate planning strategies tailored to affluent individuals and families

• Draft and review key legal documents such as wills, trusts, and related instruments

• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and fiduciaries to execute estate plans effectively

• Interpret complex tax implications and offer innovative planning solutions

• Guide clients through all phases of estate plan development and implementation

• Monitor changes in state and federal tax laws impacting estate and gift planning

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on estate planning and trust administration

• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level client interactions with discretion and professionalism

• Familiarity with high-net-worth planning strategies and related legal structures

• Strong drafting proficiency and attention to detail in legal documentation

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required

Certifications:

• Active member of the California State Bar

• Additional estate planning or tax-related certifications are a plus

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

• Adept at building trust with sophisticated clients

• Proficient in legal research, drafting, and estate strategy design

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

• Highly organized, analytical, and client-focused

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

This is a very good firm and is definitely in growth mode. The Los Angeles office of this innovative firm one of the fastest growing law firms in the western United States has a broad-based practice that cuts across all areas of commercial and business law. In particular, the firm boasts an impressive litigation practice, and intellectual property, corporate, tax & estate planning, and labor & employment are all very solid. Although the firms attorneys are described as entrepreneurial and intense, they tend to socialize more than at most firms. Salaries are competitive, and minimum billable hours requirements are reasonable.