Attorney, Trust Administration
- $120,000 - $210,000
- Pasadena, CA
Award-Winning Mid-Sized Firm!
A bit about us:
Based in Pasadena, we are the region’s largest and most established law firm, with a legacy of over a century of delivering high-impact legal solutions across generations. With nearly a thousand years of combined attorney experience and 40+ attorneys firmwide, we are a leader in strategic legal counsel for families, businesses, developers, municipalities, and high-net-worth individuals. Our Trust Administration team plays a vital role in guiding clients through the complexities of post-death administration, trust accounting, and estate resolution. With a culture rooted in transparency and professional growth, we offer autonomy with a clear pathway for advancement.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary + structured, performance-based bonuses
- 20% bonus at 1,600 billable hours (paid quarterly at 5% per 400 hours)
- Additional $20K for reaching 1,800 hours, plus further bonuses at 2,000 hours
- Quarterly bonus cadence offers more flexibility than typical annual models
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO
Job Details
- Work closely with partners and fiduciaries on post-death trust administration
- Handle trust distribution, asset allocation, and beneficiary communication
- Prepare and review trust accountings
- Address legal questions related to trustee duties, distributions, and liabilities
- Coordinate with CPAs on estate and fiduciary tax matters
- Draft related legal documents and correspondence
Looking For:
- J.D. and licensed to practice in California
- 4+ years of experience in trust administration
- Experience working with fiduciaries and high-net-worth clients
- Proficient in trust accounting, distributions, and asset management
- Comfortable billing 1,800+ hours/year in a structured legal environment
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.