Trust and Estates Partner

BCG Attorney Search is your trusted guide to achieving success in the legal field. We excel in legal recruitment, helping you navigate the path to a rewarding and prosperous career. A prestigious law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is actively searching for an accomplished Trust and Estates Partner who embodies both experience and a forward-focused approach. This sought-after individual should possess a solid history of generating portable revenue, with a minimum benchmark of $200,000, and must be recognized as a dynamic business developer capable of making substantial contributions to the firm's expansion and clientele. In this pivotal role, the Trust and Estates Partner will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities. These include nurturing and cultivating a robust client base within the trust and estates realm, providing expert legal counsel on intricate trust and estate matters, and overseeing a dedicated team comprising associates, paralegals, and support staff. Furthermore, the selected candidate will spearhead strategic business development initiatives to fuel the firm's growth in the trust and estates practice area, actively collaborate with fellow partners and departments to unlock cross-selling prospects and stay meticulously updated on ever-evolving legal frameworks, regulations, and industry trends. This multifaceted role also encompasses the drafting and review of critical legal documents, such as wills, trusts, and estate plans, while adeptly managing negotiations, settlements, and any necessary litigation. Networking prowess is a key asset, as the Trust and Estates Partner will actively engage in industry events and conferences to nurture and sustain vital professional relationships. To excel in this position, candidates must meet several prerequisites. These include holding a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and maintaining an active membership with the State Bar of California. A minimum of eight years of hands-on experience practicing trust and estates law is imperative, as is a demonstrated history of generating portable revenue exceeding the $200,000 threshold. Strong business development skills, combined with exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities, are also non-negotiable attributes. The successful candidate should exhibit a knack for mentoring and managing a team of legal professionals, showcase superior research and analytical skills, and possess proficiency in legal software and technology. In addition to the challenging and rewarding nature of the role, the law firm offers a competitive salary structure and comprehensive healthcare coverage. Generous paid time off (PTO) days, firm holidays, and a 401K retirement plan are part of the package. The firm is wholeheartedly committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment and is actively seeking a Trust and Estates Partner who shares their unwavering dedication to achieving excellence and driving growth within the legal field.