Private Wealth Trusts & Estates Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is partnering with a premier Am Law firm to hire a Trusts & Estates Associate in California. The role includes sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer planning, tax strategy, and trust administration for high-net-worth individuals.

You will collaborate with senior attorneys on complex domestic and international planning matters. The position is available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego, with substantial client interaction and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar required.
• 2–4 years of law firm experience in trusts & estates, estate planning, tax planning, or private wealth.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, directives).
• Assist clients with estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, trust administration, probate and post-death planning matters.
• Support tax planning initiatives for estate, gift, and GST taxes; conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Estate Planning

Tax Planning

Private Wealth

Legal Research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

California Bar admission

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is partnering with a premier Am Law firm to hire a Trusts & Estates Associate in California. The role includes sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer planning, tax strategy, and trust administration for high-net-worth individuals.

You will collaborate with senior attorneys on complex domestic and international planning matters. The position is available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego, with substantial client interaction and