Trust & Estate Attorney

Job Description A well-established California law firm is seeking a Trust & Estate Attorney to join its expanding estate planning and private client services practice. The firm advises closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, families, and real estate investors on complex estate planning, trust and probate administration, tax matters, and business transactions. Attorneys serve as long-term advisors, partnering closely with clients and their professional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a strong foundation in estate and income tax planning, trust and probate administration, and working with high-net-worth individuals and families. Key Responsibilities Design and implement comprehensive estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives Advise clients on sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax strategies, including lifetime gifting and wealth transfer techniques Represent fiduciaries, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in all aspects of trust and probate administration, including post-death planning and distributions Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to deliver integrated wealth planning solutions Prepare and review federal estate and gift tax returns Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in estate, tax, and trust law Manage multiple client matters with a high degree of independence, organization, and attention to detail Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active membership in the California State Bar 3+ years of experience in estate planning and trust administration, including exposure to taxable estates Strong understanding of estate, gift, and GST tax principles Ability to handle complex planning matters and post-death administrations with minimal supervision Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and professional referral sources Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to professional development All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Job Reference: JN -042026-419317