About the Position
Sophisticated estate planning, a 1,800-hour billable target, and a firm that actually discourages weekend emails. This established California boutique offers an appealing alternative to the large-firm environment. The role may be remote for an attorney admitted in California.
For more than five decades, the firm has focused on trusts and estates, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex wealth planning matters. Attorneys work closely with experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment where estate planning isn’t simply one department within a larger firm. It’s the focus of the practice.
The firm is growing and looking for an experienced estate planning attorney who enjoys the technical challenges of complex planning and drafting, values collaboration, and wants to build a long-term career at a firm that takes attorney development seriously.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Sophisticated, specialized practice: Work on complex estate and wealth transfer planning matters at a firm where trusts and estates is the core focus.
• Growing practice: Join an established boutique that is expanding its team to meet increased demand, rather than replacing departing attorneys.
• Reasonable hours and respect for personal time: A 1,800-hour annual billable target and a culture that actively discourages weekend emails.
• Flexibility: Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week, with fully remote arrangements possible for experienced California-barred attorneys who can work independently.
• Professional development: Work closely with experienced shareholders and benefit from ongoing training, regular classes, and associate gatherings.
• No portable business required: Build your career around sophisticated legal work without the expectation of bringing a book of business.
What You’ll Do
• Draft and implement sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Prepare complex trusts, wealth transfer documents, and related transactional agreements.
• Work closely with shareholders to develop customized estate planning strategies and identify potential tax and administration issues.
• Analyze client assets and financial structures to ensure effective implementation of estate plans.
• Assist with trust and estate administration matters as needed.
Who We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of experience in estate planning, including substantial experience drafting sophisticated trusts and estate planning documents.
• Strong knowledge of federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Active California Bar membership required.
• Experience at a well-established or large law firm preferred.
• LL.M. in Taxation or California State Bar specialization in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law is a plus.
Location
Los Angeles – Century City, CA (Hybrid, with remote opportunities available for qualified candidates)
Compensation
Base salary range: $225,000 – $300,000, plus discretionary bonus opportunities.