PCT Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a PCT Associate to join its Private Client and Tax team in San Diego, California. The role involves working with high-net-worth individuals and families, providing integrated advice across borders in a compliance-focused environment.

Duties

• Draft, edit, and review estate plans, trusts, and wealth transfer documents.
• Administer complex trusts and prepare estate tax returns.
• Conduct tax analysis and research.
• Engage in cross-jurisdictional and international planning.
• Participate in business development activities and build networks.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in trust and estate, tax, or corporate law.
• California Bar membership required.
• Strong drafting, writing, research, and communication skills.

Education

• J.D. required; Tax LL.M. is a plus.

Certifications

• California Bar membership.

Skills

• Familiarity with estate planning for high-net-worth clients.
• Experience with tax planning and trust administration.
• Exposure to philanthropic planning and charitable structuring is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.

This law firm has been serving its clients for more than 100 years. They represent clients for their personal and business needs. This law firm counsels on business and personal legal services. Some of these include: charities, corporate, brands, sport, tax, hotel, immigrants, divorce & family law, wealth restructuring and real estate. The firm has grown dramatically across the United States, Australia and Asia. More recently it has expanded to Singapore, opened three new California (in Los Angeles and San Diego) offices and launched in Tokyo.