Attorney - Trust Administration

Jobot; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 202,500 - 247,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured bonuses

Full benefits package

Job summary

An established law firm in California is seeking a Trust Administrator to join their remote or hybrid team. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and a minimum of 4 years of experience in trust administration. The position involves working closely with partners on post-death trust matters, handling distributions and preparing accountings. Competitive salary of up to $225k plus performance bonuses are offered along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California is required.
• 4+ years of experience in trust administration is essential.
• Proficient in legal document drafting and beneficiary communication.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners on post-death trust administration.
• Handle trust distribution and asset allocation.
• Prepare and review trust accountings.

Skills

Trust accounting

Distributions

Asset management

Education

J.D. and licensed to practice in California

Job description

Overview

REMOTE - Award-Winning Mid-Sized Firm! Need CA Bar Admission and PST Hours!

Headquartered in Southern California, we are the region’s largest and most established law firm, with a legacy of over a century of delivering high-impact legal solutions across generations. With nearly a thousand years of combined attorney experience and 50+ attorneys firmwide, we are a leader in strategic legal counsel for families, businesses, developers, municipalities, and high-net-worth individuals. Our Trust Administration team plays a vital role in guiding clients through the complexities of post-death administration, trust accounting, and estate resolution. With a culture rooted in transparency and professional growth, we offer autonomy with a clear pathway for advancement.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary (Up to $225k) depending on experience + structured, performance-based bonuses (Up to $275k total comp)
• Structured bonuses based on billable hours and collections
• Quarterly bonus cadence offers more flexibility than typical annual models
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO

Job Details

• Work remote from CA or onsite hybrid remote
• Work closely with partners and fiduciaries on post-death trust administration
• Handle trust distribution, asset allocation, and beneficiary communication
• Prepare and review trust accountings
• Address legal questions related to trustee duties, distributions, and liabilities
• Coordinate with CPAs on estate and fiduciary tax matters
• Draft related legal documents and correspondence

Looking For

• J.D. and licensed to practice in California
• 4+ years of experience in trust administration - We are also open to backgrounds as a Trust Administrator
• Proficient in trust accounting, distributions, and asset management

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