Junior Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Orange
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 50 global law firm seeking a Junior Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates, and Employee Benefits Practice Group in either the San Francisco or San Diego (Del Mar) office. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney to join a highly regarded Private Wealth Services team that advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices on sophisticated domestic and international wealth planning, tax strategies, and estate matters. The team provides counsel on U.S. investments and acquisitions, cross-border tax structuring, hedge fund and equity co-investments, family office establishment, and governance, as well as immigration and estate planning for global families. Responsibilities Draft estate planning documents , including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda addressing complex estate, tax, and trust issues. Collaborate with senior attorneys on advanced estate and tax planning strategies . Manage and maintain client files efficiently and ensure timely communication. Qualifications 2–4 years of law firm experience, ideally in estate planning, tax, or related transactional practice . Strong knowledge of estate and tax planning and trust and estate administration for high-net-worth clients. Excellent drafting, analytical, and research skills with strong attention to detail. Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously. Superior academic credentials from an accredited law school. LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required. Must be admitted to the California Bar and in good standing. Compensation Annual salary range: $225,000 – $260,000 Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience. To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

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