Attorney, Trust Administration

Jobot; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 202,500 - 247,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Pasadena is seeking a remote Trust Administrator to manage complex post-death trust administration and accounting tasks. The position offers competitive compensation up to $225k and structured bonuses up to $275k for performance. Ideal candidates hold a J.D. and have 4+ years of experience in trust administration, and the ability to work in a structured billing environment. The firm values transparency and professional growth, and offers a hybrid work model in California.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in trust administration or related fields.
• Comfortable billing 1,800+ hours/year.
• Proficiency in managing distributions and asset allocations.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through post-death administration tasks.
• Prepare and review trust accountings.
• Coordinate with financial professionals on tax matters.

Skills

Trust accounting

Asset management

Client communication

Legal document drafting

Education

J.D. and licensed to practice in California

Job description

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

A Bit About Us

Based in Pasadena, 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.

• Competitive salary (Up to $225k) + structured, performance-based bonuses (Up to $275k total comp)
• 20% bonus at 1,600 billable hours (paid quarterly at 5% per 400 hours)
• Additional $20K for reaching 1,800 hours, plus further bonuses at 2,000 hours
• Quarterly bonus cadence offers more flexibility than typical annual models
• Full benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO
• 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
• Comfortable billing 1,800+ hours/year in a structured legal environment

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