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Estate Planning Attorney

$175k

Jobot

Estate Planning Attorney (Associate or Partner Level) Job details: We are seeking a Mid- to Senior‑Level Estate Planning Attorney (Associate or Partner) with strong experience in trusts and estates work for high‑net‑worth clients. About the firm Our client is a well‑established, full‑service law firm with a strong reputation for advising high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated estate and tax planning matters. Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Estate Planning practice with immediate demand for sophisticated work and a clear succession planning component. The group is expanding and seeks an attorney who can step into a meaningful role handling high‑level matters. For the right candidate, there is long‑term leadership potential and the ability to grow into an established client base. The firm offers strong flexibility, including a hybrid work model with up to 3‑4 days remote per week, depending on experience level and practice needs. Key Responsibilities Advise high‑net‑worth individuals and families on estate planning strategies. Draft and review wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate planning documents. Handle complex estate, gift, and generation‑skipping transfer tax matters. Support business succession planning and multi‑generational wealth transfer strategies. Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and other professional advisors. For partner‑level candidates: assist in practice development and client relationship expansion. Qualifications 4+ years of estate planning experience, preferably with high‑net‑worth clients. Strong tax background preferred; LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required. Excellent drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills. Portable book of business preferred for partner‑level candidates, but not required. JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience and level. Associate compensation is lockstep based: approximately $175,000 starting, up to ~$225,000 by senior associate level. Bonus structure includes ~15% origination credit. Productivity bonus for hours billed above 1,800. Additional profit‑sharing opportunities. Full benefits package. Hybrid flexibility (up to 4 remote days per week, depending on role and team needs). Salary $175,000 - $225,000 per year. Legal EEO Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Background Check Disclaimer Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Privacy Statement Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Consent to Communication By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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