Experienced Estate Planning Attorney

Starrett Law, PC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Job summary

Starrett Law, PC, is seeking an experienced estate planning attorney for a hybrid role in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience handling sophisticated trusts, drafting complex documents, and providing technical, precise legal analysis.

Role demands ownership of projects, collaboration with paralegals, and a strong foundation in estate and gift taxation. Remote/hybrid options are available, with a commitment to excellent client service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting skills and substantive experience in estate planning documents.
• Technically oriented mind with ability to handle complex provisions and contradictions.
• Solid foundation in estate and gift taxation principles and IRS concepts.
• Ability to own projects from analysis through drafting, review, and completion.
• Comfort with technology, systems, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review sophisticated trusts and related estate planning instruments.
• Independently manage drafting projects and supervise paralegal work.
• Provide substantive direction and ensure final quality of work product.
• Collaborate with experienced paralegals and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Drafting skills

Estate planning

Tax knowledge

Analytical precision

Project management

Attention to detail

Technology adaptability

Job description

Starrett Law, PC, is a boutique estate and wealth planning firm serving Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, executives, and families with sophisticated planning needs. We are committed to:

Sophisticated, intellectually challenging legal work. Complex estate and wealth planning, interesting legal problems, sophisticated clients, and continual learning.

Technology, systems, and exceptional client service. We embrace technology, efficient systems, and streamlined processes to produce excellent legal work and deliver a seamless, responsive client experience.

Engaging, sustainable careers. We believe attorneys should enjoy challenging work, meaningful responsibility, professional growth, and fulfilling lives outside the office.

A culture of excellence and continuous improvement. We value intellectual curiosity, collaboration, meticulous work product, thoughtful delegation, and constantly finding better ways to practice law.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced estate planning attorney (ideally 5–10 years of experience) who enjoys the technical and intellectual challenges of sophisticated trusts and estates work.

Strong drafting skills and substantive experience. Significant experience independently drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, including sophisticated trusts and related instruments. Ability to independently manage sophisticated drafting projects, including directing and reviewing paralegal work and taking responsibility for the final work product.

A technically oriented legal mind. Someone who enjoys working through complex legal provisions, understanding how they operate, identifying ambiguities and inconsistencies, and getting the details right. We value precision, analytical rigor, and exceptional drafting judgment.

A solid foundation in estate and gift taxation. Experience with taxable estates and a working understanding of federal estate and gift tax principles and relevant Internal Revenue Code provisions. Advanced tax expertise is welcome but not required.

Project ownership, independent judgment, and collaboration. The ability to take responsibility for sophisticated estate planning projects from initial analysis through drafting, review, and completion. Work collaboratively with experienced paralegals, provide substantive direction, independently resolve legal issues, and ensure the accuracy and quality of the final work product.

Comfort with technology, systems, and processes. Someone who appreciates efficient workflows, readily adopts new technology, and is interested in continually improving how legal work is produced and reviewed.

Qualifications

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation: $160,000–$225,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and target billable hours.

Work Location: San Jose, California. Remote and hybrid arrangements available.

Employment type: Full-time, exempt position.

Medical coverage

Anticipated start date: January 15, 2027.

Starrett Law, PC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.