Estate Planning Attorney

OverviewAssociate Director at LJW Solutions | US Legal Recruitment. Trusts & Estates Associate | AmLaw 200 | Chambers HNW Ranked | Build Your Practice with a Clear Path to Partnership. Hybrid in San Francisco or LA (Financial District) + Additional CA Offices | 3–7 Years’ Experience. UHNW Client Base | Sophisticated Cross-Border Planning | Nationally Recognized Platform.Are you a mid-level Trusts & Estates attorney ready to step out from behind the scenes and take true ownership of your career? This AmLaw 200 California powerhouse offers an opportunity to join its elite private wealth practice where autonomy, direct client access, and a clear path to partnership aren’t just promises, but realities.Why This Opportunity Stands Out:Partnership Track with Purpose – Transparent advancement and active sponsorship from Chambers-ranked partners invested in your long-term success.Autonomy from Day One – Run client relationships and lead sophisticated matters, rather than handling only background work.Prestigious Client Base – Work with UHNW individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, and legacy families on bespoke estate, tax, and cross-border planning.Balance + Excellence – Market-leading platform with an achievable 1,800-hour target, ensuring both quality of work and quality of life.Practice-Building Power – Full business development resources to grow your own practice under a highly respected national petitive Compensation – Mid-level associates start at $250k+, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and non-profits on complex estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.Draft and implement sophisticated trust and estate structures.Handle charitable planning, business succession strategies, and fiduciary matters.Collaborate across tax, corporate, and litigation teams for integrated client solutions.Build lasting client relationships while developing your own professional brand.Ideally 3–7 years’ experience in trusts & estates, ideally from an AmLaw or highly regarded boutique practice (however, all levels welcome to apply).Strong drafting, advisory, and client-handling skills.Experience in tax, cross-border, or succession planning is a plus.Ambitious, growth-oriented attorney eager to progress toward partnership.This is more than a job - it’s the chance to build a practice, gain autonomy, and position yourself for partnership at one of the country’s most prestigious private wealth teams!Please reach out confidentially today - this position does not fit your current requirements, please feel free to drop me a message to explore other opportunities across California.RequirementsSeniority level: AssociateEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Legal Services and Law PracticeIn addition, LJW Solutions notes typical benefits such as medical, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and additional programs (exact offerings to be confirmed with recruiter).Location and CompensationBase pay range: $245,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yrSan Francisco Bay Area and California offices; hybrid work arrangements supported.To stay informed about similar roles, you may get notified about new Estate Planning Attorney jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22