Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney - Hybrid, Client-Facing

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a California-licensed estate planning attorney to draft and administer wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives. You will guide clients through trust and estate administration while collaborating with a seasoned legal team.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and active CA Bar, with 2+ years in estate planning. Probate or high-net-worth experience is a plus. A hybrid work arrangement and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• JD required with active California Bar membership.
• 2+ years of estate planning experience including trust or estate administration.
• Strong drafting, research, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with a team.
• Probate administration and high-net-worth estate planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents.
• Guide clients and fiduciaries through trust and estate administration matters from beginning to completion.
• Assist with wealth transfer strategies, asset protection, charitable planning, and business succession planning.
• Research complex estate planning and probate issues while developing practical solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships and collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.

Skills

Estate planning drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

2+ years estate planning experience

Job description

Orion Placement in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a California-licensed estate planning attorney to draft and administer wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives. You will guide clients through trust and estate administration while collaborating with a seasoned legal team.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and active CA Bar, with 2+ years in estate planning. Probate or high-net-worth experience is a plus. A hybrid work arrangement and strong benefits are offered.