A respected California-based law firm is seeking a Trust & Estate Attorney to join its growing estate planning and business advisory practice. The firm advises high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families on estate planning, tax strategy, and trust and probate administration matters.

Responsibilities:

• Design and draft comprehensive estate plans, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Advise clients on estate, gift, and GST tax planning strategies, including lifetime gifting and wealth transfer techniques
• Handle trust and probate administration matters, including post-mortem planning and asset distribution
• Represent fiduciaries, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries
• Collaborate with external advisors such as accountants and financial planners on integrated planning strategies
• Prepare and review federal estate and gift tax returns
• Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in estate and tax law
• Manage multiple client matters independently while meeting deadlines

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing
• 2+ years of experience in estate planning and trust administration
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and GST tax principles
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals preferred
• Ability to manage complex planning and administration matters independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
• Client-focused with the ability to build strong professional relationships
• Team-oriented with a proactive and detail-driven approach