Trusts & Estates Attorney

This is a rare opportunity for a trusts and estates attorney seeking sophisticated work, meaningful client relationships, and a long-term platform for professional growth. Join a respected California law firm with a well-established private wealth practice serving high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and family entities on complex estate planning and wealth preservation matters.The attorney will work directly with a highly regarded trusts and estates partner on a broad range of private wealth matters, gaining substantial client exposure and the opportunity to assume increasing responsibility over time. This position offers a unique combination of sophisticated work, established relationships, and a clear path for attorneys looking to build a lasting practice.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer, and asset protection strategies.Handle trust and estate administration matters, including fiduciary guidance and post-death administration.Draft and implement sophisticated estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, and related wealth planning structures.Counsel closely held businesses, LLCs, and family entities on transactional and business matters related to long-term planning objectives.Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and other professional advisors.Qualifications / Nice to HaveMust HaveJ.D. from an accredited law school.Active California Bar membership in good standing.5+ years of trusts and estates experience.Experience drafting and implementing estate planning documents and strategies.Experience with trust administration and estate settlement matters.Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, or family entities.Nice to HaveExperience with advanced wealth transfer, tax, and asset protection planning.Experience advising LLCs, corporations, and closely held businesses.Experience working with charitable entities, family foundations, or multigenerational wealth structures.Tax LL.M.Portable business or interest in long-term practice development.BenefitsCompensation: $175,000 - $400,000+ DOEOpportunity to work directly with an established trusts and estates partner on sophisticated private wealth matters.Meaningful client-facing responsibility and direct involvement in relationship management.Opportunity to work with an established high-net-worth client base.Clear path for long-term professional growth and practice development.Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy.Westlake Village office location with a strong presence in the surrounding community.