Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience in estate and/or business law

Costa Mesa office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience in estate and/or business law. The candidate will develop and draft foundational estate planning documents, such as living trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. Will work with senior attorneys on advanced estate tax and income tax planning matters. Handle trust and estate administration matters. Work with firm clients on all stages of entity formation and maintenance. Advise clients and prepare documentation related to corporate governance, entity structuring, tax, and business succession issues. Draft and review business contracts, corporate maintenance documents, and other business filings. Meetings and correspondence with clients. Assist with content writing and editing. Business development, including regularly networking with other service professionals (i.e., CPAs and financial advisors). Must be an Active member in good standing of the California Bar.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an accredited law school. Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with clients and senior attorneys; Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects is required. Must have strong drafting skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, highly collaborative and team-oriented. Strong work ethic; excellent legal research and writing skills needed. Commitment to professionalism and client service, excellent and ethical judgment, and an ownership mentality is required. Should have a strong commitment to detail and exceptional work product. Must have strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills. Strong computer skills, including Lexis or Westlaw, Excel, and Word needed.