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Estate Planning Senior Associate

United States, Westwood Employment contract 300000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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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
  • Low firm-wide billable expectations promote work-life balance
  • Mentorship from senior partners

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