Trusts and Estates Senior Associate Attorney / Counsel

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel level attorney to join its Trusts & Estates Department in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in high net worth estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, and drafting wills and trust agreements. This role involves providing counsel and representation in post-mortem trust and estate settlement matters, as well as navigating federal transfer taxes and California probate administration.

Duties:

• Provide counsel and representation in estate and trust administration matters.
• Draft wills, trust agreements, and other estate planning documents.
• Collaborate with trustees, executors, beneficiaries, and financial institutions.
• Guide clients on tax reporting and the administration of estate assets.
• Ensure compliance with governing estate plan documents and relevant laws.

Requirements:

• Experience with high net worth estate and tax planning.
• Strong background in estate and trust administration and post-mortem matters.
• Admission to the California Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California Bar Association.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with various stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on complex estate planning and administration cases.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients and professionals in the field.

The Los Angeles office of this full-service firm emphasizes in its practice Entertainment, New Media, Media Content, and E-Commerce, although they also have all of the traditional Corporate, Real Estate, Bankruptcy and other areas of practice. The Entertainment practice, in particular, is one the firm has traditionally been identified with and is one of the largest in the nation. The firms client base is both international in scope and diverse in nature. With very few exceptions, the firms attorneys have very distinguished academic and professional records; associates claim the firms most attractive quality is its stimulating intellectual environment.