Trusts & Estates Associate (2-4 yrs) - California Offices

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

Trusts & Estates Associate

Our client, a premier Am Law firm with a globally recognized private wealth and trusts & estates practice, is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Private Wealth team. This opportunity is available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer planning, tax strategy, and trust and estate administration for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced private wealth attorneys on complex domestic and international planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise estate planning documents, including:
  
  
  
  • Wills
  
  
  • Revocable and irrevocable trusts
  
  
  • Powers of attorney
  
  
  • Advance healthcare directives
  
  
  
  


• Assist clients with:
  
  
  
  • Estate planning
  
  
  • Wealth transfer strategies
  
  
  • Trust administration
  
  
  • Probate and post-death planning matters
  
  
  
  


• Support estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning initiatives


• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding:
  
  
  
  • Estate planning issues
  
  
  • Trust administration issues
  
  
  • Federal and state tax matters
  
  
  • Wealth preservation strategies
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with senior attorneys on sophisticated tax and succession planning structures


• Assist with client communications and ongoing administration matters


• Manage multiple client matters while maintaining strong attention to detail and responsiveness

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar


• 2-4 years of law firm experience in:
  
  
  
  • Trusts & Estates
  
  
  • Estate Planning
  
  
  • Tax Planning
  
  
  • Private Wealth matters
  
  
  
  


• Experience with high-net-worth client planning and trust administration preferred


• Excellent drafting and analytical skills


• Strong legal research and writing abilities


• Outstanding attention to detail


• Strong organizational and project-management skills


• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently


• Superior academic credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation


• Experience advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families


• Exposure to sophisticated transfer tax planning techniques


• Experience with trust and estate administration matters

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work within a highly regarded private wealth practice serving individuals, families, family offices, and international investors. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to sophisticated wealth planning and transfer tax matters


• Direct mentorship from experienced trusts and estates practitioners


• Significant responsibility and client interaction


• A collaborative and supportive team environment


• Opportunities for long-term professional growth and specialization


• Work on domestic and international private wealth planning matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $235,000 – $310,000 annually


• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit

Comprehensive benefits package available, including health, retirement, paid time off, professional development, and additional employee support programs.

Locations

• San Francisco, California


• Los Angeles, California


• Orange County, California


• San Diego (Del Mar), California

Our client is seeking a motivated trusts and estates attorney who is interested in developing sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer expertise while working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and family enterprises within a nationally recognized private wealth practice.