Trusts & Estates Transactional Attorney

Coastal Wave Recruiting
  • San Francisco, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Description

    San Francisco | Hybrid/Flexible by Location

    Our client is a nationally recognized, growth-oriented law firm seeking experienced Trusts & Estates attorneys to join its expanding private client practice across several key markets. These opportunities are ideal for attorneys who want sophisticated planning and litigation work, strong client relationships, and a clear long-term growth path within a collaborative, well-supported firm.

    ️ Practice Focus & Responsibilities

    Trusts & Estates – Planning

    • High-net-worth estate planning
    • Drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts
    • Advanced wealth transfer strategies
    • Estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning
    • Advising individuals, families, and fiduciaries

    Trust & Estate Litigation

    • Will and trust contests
    • Fiduciary disputes
    • Breach of fiduciary duty claims
    • Beneficiary and trustee representation
    • Probate and trust administration disputes

    Compensation & Advancement

    • Competitive, market-aligned base salary (commensurate with experience and geography)
    • Performance-based bonus opportunities
    • Transparent advancement and partnership track
    • Support and encouragement for business development

    Firm Growth & Recognition

    • Continued strategic investment in private client practices
    • National platform with strong regional depth
    • Attorneys consistently recognized by:
      • Chambers USA
      • Best Lawyers
      • Super Lawyers
      • Daily Journal
      • Regional Business Journals

    This is an excellent opportunity for Trusts & Estates attorneys looking to deepen their expertise in either planning or litigation, while building a long-term career within a firm that values collaboration, transparency, and professional growth.

    Requirements
    • Current State License
    • Prior experience in trusts & estates planning or litigation
    • Strong drafting, analysis, and client-facing skills
    • Ability to manage matters independently with appropriate supervision
    • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families (planning roles)
    • Litigation experience in probate or trust disputes (litigation roles)
    Benefits
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Firm-paid life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Generous PTO policy
    • Paid or reimbursed parking (office-dependent)
    • In-house MCLEs and external training support

    Culture Highlights:

    • Collegial, collaborative, and transparent environment
    • Long-tenured attorneys across offices
    • Meaningful mentorship and professional development
    • Firmwide retreats, social events, and office gatherings
    • Recognized as a Best Place to Work in multiple markets

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Estate Planningunmatched
    • Family Planningunmatched
    • Fiduciaryunmatched
    • High Net Worthunmatched
    • Investment Strategyunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Tax Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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