Job ID: 382283
Practice area:- Estate & Tax Planning,Tax - General,Trusts and Estates - General
Keywords:- estate planning, gift tax, generation-skipping, dynasty trust, GRAT, QTIP trust, charitable trust, family wealth planning
Senior Estate & Tax Planning Attorney – High-Net-Worth Focus | Los Angeles, CA
A prestigious Los Angeles-based law firm is seeking a seasoned Estate & Tax Planning Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its sophisticated private client group. This opportunity is ideal for a partner-level or senior associate attorney with deep expertise in high-value estate strategies, including GRATs, private annuities, and advanced trust structures.
This is a rare opening at one of California’s most respected estate planning practices—actively interviewing attorneys with a record of client trust and technical excellence.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate, gift, and income tax planning.
• Develop customized strategies using GRATs, private annuities, IDGTs, and similar tools.
• Draft wills, trusts, and wealth transfer documents tailored to complex portfolios.
• Navigate intricate tax code issues and stay current on evolving legislation.
• Partner closely with clients and fiduciaries to implement long-term planning solutions.
• Collaborate across practice groups to integrate tax planning with business succession and charitable giving.
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Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in estate and tax planning.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• Advanced understanding of federal and state tax codes affecting estates and trusts.
• Exceptional communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing sophisticated legal matters independently.
• Partner-level candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
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Culture & Firm Appeal:
This top-tier firm is known for its discreet handling of generational wealth planning and its ability to deliver concierge-level service to prominent families and individuals. The team values collaboration, strategic thinking, and legal craftsmanship, and provides an intellectually engaging environment for attorneys who enjoy high-touch client service and technical depth.
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Why This Role Is Unique:
• Opportunity to work on some of the region’s most complex estate structures.
• Significant autonomy with partner-level client access.
• Fast-track potential for leadership within the practice.
• Ideal for attorneys from boutique firms or BigLaw seeking a premier platform without compromise on culture.
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