Estates & Trusts Senior Attorney Job at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP Oakland, CA 94612

TRUSTS AND ESTATES SENIOR ATTORNEY

Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP is seeking a senior attorney for our Trusts & Estates practice group in our Oakland and/or Walnut Creek office. In this time of significant planning opportunities for clients, the Trusts & Estates group has seen a demand for its services increase exponentially. The position is well-suited for someone who enjoys being busy and wants to work for a firm with an established path to partnership.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience, with a background in tax, preferred
  • Experience in drafting and implementing complex estate planning strategies such as GSTT legacy trusts, SLATs, GRATs, sales to IDGTs, and CRTs
  • Experience in handling probate matters, including preparing and filing motions and trust litigation, preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interface with clients on a regular basis
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Ability to problem solve and work with a variety of personalities and work styles
  • Must be a self-starter with superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments within a fast-pace environment
  • L.L.M in tax or requisite courses in law school that have been applied in practice
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite and a Document Management System, desired

The ideal candidate also will have strong academic credentials from a top law school. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm that offers interesting work, a collaborative working environment, opportunities to support pro bono activities and competitive benefits.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements and please reference Trusts & Estates Attorney in the subject line of your e-mail.

Annual Salary = $110,000 - $185,000

DF LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Donahue Fitzgerald has a policy requiring all new hires to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. Donahue will continue to comply with applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities/and or strongly held religious beliefs.

Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • Wills, trusts, & estate law: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Bar (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612




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