Sr. Attorney

Build sophisticated estate plans for ultra-high-net-worth clients while working alongside top-tier attorneys in a premier trusts & estates practice. This is a rare opportunity to step into complex, high-impact work with exceptional compensation upside.

About us

We are a nationally recognized law firm with a premier Taxation, Trusts & Estates practice advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex wealth transfer, trust administration, and legacy planning matters. Our attorneys collaborate across offices and disciplines to deliver highly tailored, sophisticated solutions for some of the most complex estates in the country.

Why join us

• Work on highly sophisticated estate planning and trust administration matters for ultra-high-net-worth clients
• Join a well-resourced, deeply experienced T&E team with strong institutional support
• Market-leading compensation structure, including significant bonus potential tied to performance, hours, and origination
• Multiple California office options, offering geographic flexibility
• A collegial, high-performance environment that values technical excellence and client service

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning and wealth transfer strategies
• Handle sophisticated trust administration matters from inception through ongoing management
• Draft advanced estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts and related instruments
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices to deliver integrated tax and estate planning solutions
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development efforts through origination

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience practicing trusts & estates law
• Significant experience with trust administration and sophisticated estate planning
• Demonstrated expertise drafting complex estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Large law firm experience preferred
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred
• Active admission to the State Bar of California required

Pay

$275,000 - $325,000 per year