Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney — Hybrid, High Net Worth

CyberCoders; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney to join a Private Wealth group at a distinguished law firm in the San Francisco area. The ideal candidate will independently manage complex matters, mentor junior attorneys, and support client development and relationship management.

Compensation includes up to $325k base with bonuses bringing total compensation up to $475k, with a hybrid in-office schedule (3-4 days on-site).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years of trusts & estates experience with high net worth clients.
• Proven experience with trust administration, estate planning, and drafting sophisticated documents.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state estate and gift tax laws; GST rules.
• Experience leading matters from inception to completion; mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise high net worth clients on estate planning strategies including trusts and charitable planning.
• Draft, review and implement complex estate planning documents and related instruments.
• Oversee trust administration, probate matters, and fiduciary accountings.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on transfer tax planning and GST issues.
• Represent fiduciaries in trust and estate litigation when needed; collaborate with litigators.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Client counseling

Oral communication

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney to join a Private Wealth group at a distinguished law firm in the San Francisco area. The ideal candidate will independently manage complex matters, mentor junior attorneys, and support client development and relationship management.

Compensation includes up to $325k base with bonuses bringing total compensation up to $475k, with a hybrid in-office schedule (3-4 days on-site).