Senior Trusts And Estates Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced Senior Trusts and Estates Attorney to provide expert guidance in trust administration and sophisticated estate planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in drafting estate planning documents, exceptional academic credentials, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Details: Duties:

• Provide expert counsel in trust administration and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Draft a variety of estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts.
• Develop customized solutions to meet the unique needs of clients.
• Advise clients on taxation matters related to trusts and estates.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Extensive experience in trust administration and estate planning for high-net-worth clients.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Preferred: Large law firm experience.
• Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of trust administration and estate planning.
• Proficiency in drafting various estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic and client-focused advice.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

The San Francisco office of this innovative firmone of the fastest growing law firms in the Western United Stateshas a broad-based practice that cuts across all areas of commercial and business law. In particular, the firm boasts an impressive litigation practice, and corporate, tax & estate planning, and labor & employment are very solid. Although the firms attorneys tend to socialize more than at most firms, insiders assure us the work can be pretty intense. Salaries are very competitive, and minimum billable hours requirements are relatively very reasonable.