Trusts amp Estates Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a junior-level Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its practice. You will work with high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration.

The successful candidate will have 2–4 years of law firm experience in estate planning or tax practice, a JD, and CA Bar admission. You will collaborate with senior attorneys on complex planning strategies and manage client files efficiently.

Qualifications

• JD required and CA Bar admission.
• 2–4 years of law firm experience in estate planning or tax practice.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate plan documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on estate, tax, and trust issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex planning strategies.
• Manage client files efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its practice in Los Angeles, California. The successful candidate will work with high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration.

Duties

• Draft estate plan documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on estate, tax, and trust issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex planning strategies.
• Manage client files efficiently.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of law firm experience in estate planning or tax practice.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Accurate and strong attention to detail.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters.
• Superior academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.