Trust & Estates Associate

We are a premiere law firm with offices in the Bay Area, Orange County, and Los Angeles. For over four decades, we have been committed to provding full-service legal services to our regional, national and international clientele.

Due to continued growth, we have an immediate need for a Trusts & Estates Associate to join our Taxation, Trusts & Estates department for our WestLA office.

* High employee retention rates
* Generous medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees + families (including domestic partners)
* Ten days paid vacation during your first year of employment (up to 20 days in subsequent years); 8.5 paid sick/personal emergency days per year
* Paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday
* 401(k) plan with discretionary annual Firm contributions
* Discretionary annual bonus, typically awarded in December based on performance and longevity
* Paid parking or payment of an equivalent transportation subsidy
* Business casual dress
* collaborative work environment where teamwork, commitment and cooperation are regularly recognized and rewarded

We are currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our Taxation, Trusts & Estates department. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, providing tax advice to our high-net-worth clients on all aspects of estate planning, family partnerships, and business succession planning.

Is your background a match?
* JD from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation is a plus!
* Active member of the California State Bar
* 2+ years of experience in trust administration and estate planning for high-net individuals and families
* Able to draft complex wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
* Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws and regulations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What will you be doing?
* Provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance on a broad array of trust and estate matters, including estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related tax issues
* Draft, review, and revise various legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents
* Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective tax strategies for estate planning, family partnerships, and business succession planning
* Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to stay abreast of changes in tax law and regulations that may impact clients
* Represent clients before tax authorities and in court proceedings, as needed