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Trusts & Estates Attorney

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San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
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Job details:
Trusts & Estates Attorney — Established Regional Firm — San Diego / Hybrid Remote

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Salary: $195,000 - $250,000 per year


A bit about us:

Founded over 70 years ago, this California-based full-service firm has built one of the most expansive legal platforms in the region — 90 attorneys and growing across 7 offices, 27 practice groups spanning trusts & estates, insurance litigation, construction, white collar, international arbitration, renewable energy, oil & gas, and the 2028 LA Olympics & World Cup. 20 attorneys recognized as "Best Lawyers in America." A partner recently appointed to the LA County Superior Court by Governor Newsom. Member of Ally Law — an exclusive global alliance giving attorneys the reach of an international firm with the culture of a regional one.

Currently hiring in:

  • Los Angeles
  • Costa Mesa
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Westlake Village


Why join us?
  • Base salary: $195k–$250k DOE bonus
  • Full benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, paid paternity leave, generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Hybrid remote — 3 days onsite / 2 days
  • Real client relationships and direct client contact from day one — estate planning and administration work, not document support
  • Dedicated transactional T&E practice with a full litigation team on the same platform — matters stay in-house when disputes arise
  • High-net-worth client base — individuals, families, fiduciaries, and institutions with complex planning and administration needs
  • Partner-heavy team where associates get real planning work, real clients, and real responsibility immediately
  • 27 practice groups under one roof — cross-referral pipeline into corporate, real estate, tax & employee benefits, and white collar
  • Firm promotes from within — partnership track is real and active


Job Details

The T&E group carries a national reputation in sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, executives, philanthropists, and entertainers.

What you'll work on:

  • Complex estate and gift tax planning
  • Trust and estate administration
  • Charitable trusts, foundations, family LLCs, and limited partnerships
  • Business succession and wealth transfer planning
  • Exempt organization matters
  • Tax controversy — IRS examinations, Tax Court, federal court representation
Looking For:

  • CA Bar Admission
  • Trusts and estates experience with depth in both planning and administration
  • Open to 2nd year Associates to Of Counsel
You should know some of the following:

  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Will Drafting
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Tax Planning (Estate and Gift)

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