Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts and Estates, and Employee Benefits Practice Group in San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will work with high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration.

Duties

• Draft estate plan documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on estate, tax, and trust issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex planning strategies.
• Manage client files efficiently.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of law firm experience, preferably in estate planning, tax, or other transactional practice.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Accurate and strong attention to detail.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the CA bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306