Estate Planning Attorney

Australia-Employment; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney in San Bruno, CA, on-site, for a permanent role. The firm focuses on trusts, estates, and closely held matters, offering sophisticated planning for high-net-worth clients and collaborative mentorship.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar, with experience drafting wills, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning. Excellent drafting and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in trusts and estates law, including experience with some combination of:
• Drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents
• Estate and trust administration
• Advising fiduciaries and beneficiaries
• Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail and organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively with colleagues
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service

Skills

Strong legal drafting

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Estate Planning Attorney

$175000 - $225000 per year | San Bruno, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Estate Planning Associate | Solid Boutique

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-regarded law firm with a strong focus on advising individuals, families, and closely held businesses on complex trusts and estates matters. The firm’s private client practice is known for delivering thoughtful, detail-oriented counsel that balances technical precision with practical, client-centered solutions.

Attorneys in this practice work closely with clients to design and implement estate plans that address wealth preservation, tax efficiency, family dynamics, and long-term legacy planning. The firm values collaboration and frequently integrates estate planning strategies with broader business, real estate, and tax considerations to provide comprehensive legal guidance.

Why join us?

This company offers a supportive and intellectually engaging environment for attorneys who are passionate about trusts and estates work. Attorneys are encouraged to take an active role in matters, build lasting client relationships, and grow their practice within a collegial and respectful culture.

Key aspects of the opportunity include:

• Sophisticated estate planning work, including customized planning for high-net-worth individuals and families


• Hands-on client interaction, allowing attorneys to serve as trusted advisors rather than back-office support


• Collaborative team structure with meaningful mentorship and knowledge-sharing


• Exposure to both planning and administration, offering a well-rounded trusts and estates practice


• Competitive compensation and benefits, paired with a thoughtful approach to workload and professional sustainability

Job Details

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Admission to the California Bar

Prior experience in trusts and estates law, including experience with some combination of:

• Drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents


• Estate and trust administration


• Advising fiduciaries and beneficiaries


• Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills


• High level of attention to detail and organization


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively with colleagues


• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service

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.

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.

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.

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