Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney

About the position

Senior Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Career Consulting Partners has partnered with one of the top largest General Practice & Private Wealth law firms in Los Angeles, CA. With over 100 years of history, they remain committed to serving clients throughout the West Coast with specialization in a variety of law practices including, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Tax Strategy, and many others. With nearly 1,000 years of combined attorney experience, they are seeking a senior-level attorney with a background in trust and estate planning and administration  to join the team.

DEPARTMENT INSIGHT:

The Estate Planning practice provides an active and vigorous environment supporting trusts and estates matters related to estate planning, probate, will and trust preparation, power of attorney, insurance, retirement benefits, and much more. While leading individuals and families to build and secure the state, they also help create financial security. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a senior level Associate in the Estate Planning group, you will be representing businesses, public entities, families, individuals, and trusts and estates. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside other trusted legal advisors and to provide clients with assistance achieving their goals.

DUTIES:

• Draft and implement complex estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives
• Design and execute wealth transfer strategies, including charitable trusts and family limited partnerships
  
• Advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries in the administration of trusts and estates, including asset distribution, tax filings, and fiduciary duties
  
• Collaborate with Partners on client strategy while handling matters independently from start to finish
  
• Manage client relationships and collaborate with external counsel, delivering practical, business-driven legal solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, estate and gift tax planning, and related private client services
• Ability to meet a billable requirement of 1,800+ hours annually
• Confidently receive assignments from Partners, and manage a substantial caseload with efficiency and precision
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively interact with clients and counsel
• Active California Bar admission
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000
• Plus discretionary bonuses, and additional compensation for exceeding billable hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support (EAP, therapy, mindfulness apps), Peloton membership, and a Well-Being Program focused on mental health awareness.
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, bereavement, jury duty, and leave of absence options.
• Adoption assistance, back-up care, fertility coverage, elder care services, life and disability insurance, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan, financial consultations, firm HSA contributions, FSAs for healthcare and childcare, and student loan refinancing programs.

LOCATION:

• El Segundo, CA 90245
• Near Los Angeles International Airport

Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward.

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