Attorney, Tax & Estate Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Two-Time 2025 Award Winning Team

Compensation: $180,000 – $235,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and billing rates)

Bonus Eligibility: Quarterly performance bonuses

For over five decades, Brown & Streza has been a trusted Orange County law firm serving high‑net‑worth families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations in sophisticated practice areas such as estate planning, business planning, complex income tax, mergers and acquisitions, and the charitable sector.

We are honored to have been named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register and a 2025 Best Place to Work by the OC Business Journal , distinctions based on confidential employee feedback.

We are currently seeking an Associate Attorney to focus on both foundational estate planning and advanced estate and tax planning matters for the families we serve. This role offers meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop deep technical expertise while working alongside experienced practitioners.

If you value precision, enjoy client engagement, and are looking to grow your career in a firm that prioritizes professional development and invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Handle advanced estate and income tax planning matters for high‑net‑worth clients
• Draft highly customized foundational and advanced estate planning documents
• Meet with clients and provide guidance on the design and structure of revocable living trusts and irrevocable gifting trusts
• Research estate planning, tax, and related legal issues
• Evaluate, update, and coordinate template documents, correspondence, and internal procedures
• Work closely with the Firm’s dedicated marketing team, which will actively support you in developing and growing your practice
• Meet a reasonable annual billable‑hour expectation of 1,600 hours

What You’ll Bring

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar in good standing
• Minimum of three years of experience practicing estate planning
• Strong drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of estate and gift tax principles

Preferred

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning, or a background in tax law
• Broad understanding of corporate matters affecting closely held businesses
• Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with clients and firm leadership; strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to client needs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and openness to supporting a range of project types as firm needs evolve

What We Offer

Health & Wealth

• Five medical plans — three with an employer-funded HSA
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with significant employer matching
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to additional supplemental insurance plans

Time & Flexibility

• Hybrid work schedule (on-site Tuesdays & Thursdays)
• Eleven paid holidays annually
• Discretionary time‑off policy, Attorneys balance the needs of their practice with personal life events

Culture & Community

• Partner mentorship, with ongoing CLE and professional development support
• Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register
• Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by the OC Business Journal
• “Raving Fan” service culture grounded in seven core values
• Weekly team lunches and monthly birthday celebrations
• Firm‑sponsored events (e.g., Administrative Professionals Day, Summer Party, Harvest Luncheon, Holiday Party)
• Employee recognition program and in‑office massage offerings

Your Day-to-Day (Irvine office)

• Newly remodeled office space with state‑of‑the‑art technology
• Newly remodeled on‑site gym, complimentary for employee use
• Courtyard, lounge, and café within the office complex
• Convenient on‑site services, including dry cleaning, auto detailing, and car wash
• Catered lunch provided every Tuesday
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments

Ready to grow your career at an award ‑ winning firm?

Apply through the link below — we carefully review every application and will follow up regarding next steps.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brown & Streza, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.