LA Trusts & Estates Attorney – Client‑Focused, Detail‑Driven

Leech Tishman group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care with HRA

401k with matching

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Gym reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Leech Tishman is hiring a mid-level Trusts & Estates attorney in Los Angeles (Westwood) with 2-4 years+ experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. The role involves significant client contact and independent work, with a focus on drafting documents and advanced research.

The position is full-time in-office with some work-from-home flexibility, reporting to the Trusts & Estates Chairs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years+ experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
• Must be licensed in California.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with WestLaw and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Advise fiduciaries and handle trust and estate administration.
• Conduct legal research on probate and estate planning issues.
• Build client relationships through networking and business development.
• Work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Probate administration

Client communication

Legal research

Writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar License

2-4 years in law firm

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

WestLaw

Job description

Leech Tishman is hiring a mid-level Trusts & Estates attorney in Los Angeles (Westwood) with 2-4 years+ experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. The role involves significant client contact and independent work, with a focus on drafting documents and advanced research.

The position is full-time in-office with some work-from-home flexibility, reporting to the Trusts & Estates Chairs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.