Trusts & Estates Associate

Donahue Fitzgerald is a highly respected and growing law firm with a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our Trusts and Estates practice is a cornerstone of our firm, recognized for its sophisticated handling of complex and high-stakes disputes. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance. We represent a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, fiduciaries, and charitable organizations, in all aspects of trust and estate controversies We seek an associate attorney for our Trusts & Estates practice group in our Oakland office. In this time of significant planning opportunities for clients, the Trusts & Estates group has seen demand for its services increase exponentially. The position is well-suited for someone who enjoys being busy and wants to work for a firm with an established path to partnership. We value hard work and reward it accordingly. Our attorneys have a minimum billable hour requirement of 1,610 hours per year. For those who meet or exceed this goal, our tiered bonus program offers the potential to earn a bonus of up to 92% of their annual compensation. Knowledge, Skills and Experience 5+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience, with a background in tax preferred. Experience drafting and implementing complex estate planning strategies such as GST legacy trusts, SLATs, GRATs, IDGTs, and Charitable Trusts. Experience handling probate trust administration matters, including preparing and filing motions and some litigation preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with clients regularly. Must be detail-oriented. Ability to problem solve and work with a variety of personalities and work styles. Must be a self-starter with superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments within a fast-pace environment. Proficient with MS Office Suite and a Document Management System desired. Experience with AI tools including Co-Counsel, Co-Pilot and NetDocuments. Must work in the office for five days during the first 90 days of employment, followed by a hybrid schedule of three days in-office. The ideal candidate will also have strong academic credentials from a top law school. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm that offers interesting work, a collaborative working environment, opportunities to support pro bono activities and competitive benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary requirements and please reference Trusts & Estates Attorney in the subject line of your e‑mail. The salary range for this position applies to California. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $165,000-$195,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr