REMOTE Senior Estate Planning Attorney - Established Regional Firm - Up to $300k Total Comp

Overview

A well-established Southern California law firm with over 40 attorneys and nearly a thousand years of combined experience is seeking a Senior Estate Planning Attorney. The firm serves a diverse client base including high net worth families, developers, municipalities, and closely held businesses. The practice areas include estate planning, real estate, business law, and public agency representation.

Responsibilities

• Advise high net worth clients on estate and gift tax planning strategies
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney
• Handle trust and probate administration matters
• Structure GRATs, QTIPs, marital trusts, and other advanced planning vehicles
• Support business succession planning for family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs
• Collaborate directly with wealth advisors and CPAs on integrated planning matters

Requirements

• Admission to the California Bar
• Must be based in California and eligible to work remotely within the state
• Recent experience in trusts and estates with advanced estate, gift, and tax planning techniques

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any combination of the following experience are encouraged to apply:

• High net worth estate planning
• Revocable and irrevocable trusts
• GRATs, QTIPs, marital trusts
• Estate and gift tax planning
• Business succession planning
• Powers of attorney and advance directives

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 to $225,000 per year, depending on experience
• Structured performance-based bonuses with quarterly cadence, including billable hours, originations, and collections
• Total compensation can reach up to $300,000
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Fully remote position (must reside in California)

Location

• Remote within California only

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and fair chance hiring.