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High-End Boutique Firm Seeks Estate Planning Senior Associate or Junior Partner. Well-established Westwood-based business advisory law firm has evolved into a purely transactional business law firm specializing in corporate, tax, and estate planning. The firm is highly regarded for its sophisticated, high-net-worth client base, collaborative culture, and low turnover. Billable target: 1,600 hours annually. Hybrid work schedule: first 90 days onsite, then 1 day remote; for more experienced attorneys, 3/2 schedule negotiable. Compensation Package: up to $300,000 (negotiable depending on experience + book (not required)). 10% origination fee on collections from clients originated by you (payable year-end). Guaranteed bonus on collections (10%) plus discretionary bonus.
Job Responsibility:
Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning and gift tax strategies, implementing advanced planning to preserve wealth across generations
Handle complex tax planning, including charitable contributions, compensation issues, real estate exchanges, entity formation, sales, reorganizations, and marital dissolutions
Draft and execute core and advanced estate planning documents to minimize income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes
Guide clients on trust and probate administration, business succession planning, charitable giving, and business or real estate transactions
Conduct in-depth tax research and provide strategic recommendations
Requirements:
7+ years of estate planning experience, including advanced estate planning strategies for high-net-worth clients
Interest in partnership track with potential for long-term growth
Licensed to practice law in California
What we offer:
Anthem Blue Cross health coverage (firm-paid 100% of employee premium)
Simple IRA with firm matching contributions up to 3% of salary
18 days (144 hours) PTO accrued annually
Paid parking
Paid State Bar membership and other professional dues
Pre-approved CLE
Opportunity to build a successful personal client book
Sophisticated, well-known clientele and high-touch advisory work