Senior Associate Attorney or Senior Counsel – Trusts & Estates (Remote)

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Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates OR Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates Location: Remote Billables: 1,800+ hours/year arenaflex Base Salary: $150,000 – $190,000+ DOE Total Compensation Potential: $200,000 – $250,000+ with billable hour bonuses and performance incentives What This Firm Does This team serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held business owners with sophisticated estate planning and post-death administration. The practice spans advanced transfer tax planning, trust and probate administration, fiduciary counseling, charitable planning, and business succession strategies. Attorneys here blend technical depth with practical, client-first execution. Why This Role Stands Out You’ll step into meaningful responsibility on day one: take work directly from a Partner, lead and develop a small team of 2–5 Associates, and grow into broader leadership. The firm rewards ownership, clear communication, and consistent delivery. You’ll get real client contact, autonomy with support, and a visible path to greater influence in the practice. What You’ll Do • Handle complex estate plans and wealth-transfer strategies (GRATs, IDGTs, ILITs, CRTs, FLPs/LLCs) • Lead trust and probate administrations from intake through closing, including fiduciary guidance and risk management • Draft and review advanced planning instruments, transfer documents, and related tax filings • Oversee and mentor a small team of Associates; delegate work, review output, and develop talent • Manage post-death administration tasks: marshaling assets, trust funding, disclaimers, accountings, and distributions • Interface directly with clients, advisors, and fiduciaries; translate technical issues into practical solutions • Coordinate with tax professionals on estate, gift, and fiduciary returns (Forms 706, 709, 1041, 541) • Contribute to business development, visibility, and practice growth initiatives What You Need • JD from an accredited law school; active California Bar in good standing • 10+ years of Trusts & Estates experience with significant first-chair trust administration and advanced planning • Proven ability to receive work directly from a Partner and consistently hit 1,800+ billable hours/year • Track record supervising and developing 2–5 Associates or a comparable team • Mastery of core T&E documents and advanced techniques; strong drafting, judgment, and client management skills • Hands-on experience with estate, gift, and fiduciary tax concepts and filings (706/709/1041/541) • High integrity, ownership mindset, and clear, direct communication with clients and colleagues • Business development aptitude a plus (speaking, writing, referral cultivation, or client origination) Work Model Fully Remote — collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and clients nationwide without the need to be on-site. Benefits • Performance bonuses tied to billables, quality, and client outcomes • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) with employer contribution • Bar dues and CLE support • Generous PTO and firm holidays • Structured leadership path, mentorship, and internal marketing support Interested? Send your resume to Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.com or apply through this post. If you are a senior T&E attorney ready to lead, develop a team, and grow into a larger leadership role, let’s talk. Apply tot his job

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