Senior Estates and Trusts Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities and resources

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Senior Estates and Trusts Attorney in Los Angeles, CA to advise high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on complex estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.

The role focuses on designing advanced planning tools (GRATs, IDGTs, SLATs, charitable trusts), precise drafting, and overseeing estate and trust administration while maintaining strong client relationships.

California bar admission and 10+ years of trusts and estates experience are required.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• 10+ years of trusts and estates experience with high-net-worth clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Design and implement advanced planning strategies, including GRATs, IDGTs, SLATs, and charitable trusts.
• Oversee complex estate and trust administration.
• Counsel on business succession, philanthropic planning, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Advanced estate planning

Client relationship management

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Senior Estates and Trusts Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers an opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing expert legal advice and innovative planning strategies.

Duties

• Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Design and implement advanced planning strategies, including GRATs, IDGTs, SLATs, and charitable trusts.
• Oversee complex estate and trust administration.
• Counsel on business succession, philanthropic planning, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in California is required.
• 10+ years of experience in trusts and estates with a focus on high-net-worth clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Expertise in advanced estate planning strategies.
• Excellent client relationship management.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Robust support and resources for professional growth.