Mid-Level Trust & Estate Transactional Associate

Hanson Bridgett LLP

$245K — $255K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6 years of trust and estate planning experience
  • Law firm experience with sophisticated estate planning and trust administration
  • Drafting comprehensive estate plans (wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trust instruments)
  • Knowledge of complex estate/gift tax preferred
  • California Bar license required.
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills
  • High level of analytical and adaptable communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Draft comprehensive estate plans including wills and trusts
  • Assist in trust administration processes
  • Work closely with senior estate planning partners
  • Conduct research on complex estate/gift tax issues
  • Collaborate with clients and team members in a collegial environment

Benefits

  • Ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner from within California
  • Opportunity to learn from experienced partners
  • Engaging and collaborative workplace culture
  • Pathway to partnership within the firm
  • Supportive environment for professional growth
Full Job Description
The Private Client Services Section is seeking a mid-level associate with 5-6 years of trust and estate planning experience to join the firm's Family Wealth Planning Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience with sophisticated estate planning and trust administration; including drafting of comprehensive estate plans (wills, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable trust instruments). Complex estate/gift tax knowledge is preferred. The candidate will work directly with and learn from senior estate planning partners while working in a collegial environment. The preference is for the person filling this position to be based in Hanson Bridgett's San Francisco, Sacramento or Los Angeles offices. We offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner from within California. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $245,000-$255,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.

Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized, and detail oriented and are looking towards a partnership with Hanson Bridgett.

To be considered for a position, please submit:
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Resume
  • Law school transcript

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