Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Senior Associate / Counsel / Income Partner

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate, Counsel, or Income Partner to join its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Los Angeles. The role involves working with two partners on significant multi-line and multi-generational client matters, advising family offices, and developing sophisticated planning strategies.

Duties

• Advise family offices and closely-held business owners.
• Develop and implement lifetime and testamentary planning strategies.
• Supervise research and projection of tax implications.
• Prepare client educational and summary materials.
• Communicate directly with clients to advance their goals.
• Manage client projects from inception to conclusion.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing in the practicing jurisdiction.
• Experience managing client projects and supervising junior attorneys.
• Strong understanding of income, fiduciary, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax regimes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Profit-sharing and generous paid time off.
• Flexible reimbursement account for personal well-being.

With offices in three states, this firm has almost thirty practice groups, including bankruptcy and financial restructuring, corporate, finance, government relations, healthcare, international, and litigation. Therefore, it is always on the lookout for attorneys who can broaden the firm's expertise, strengthen its service to existing clients, and enhance its prospects for new clients. The recruiters here prefer candidates with character, sound judgment, and leadership potential as well as excellent writing skills and academic credentials.