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DLKLawGroup PC

Trusts & Estates Attorney

DLKLawGroup PC, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


The Trusts & Estates Attorney must have at least three (3) years of recent experience designing plans for high-net-worth clients, including designing and drafting irrevocable trusts such as Crummey trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable split-interest trusts, and grantor retained annuity trusts, as well as experience in complex trust administration. The Trusts & Estates Attorney position requires superior analytical, communication, drafting, writing, and research skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a team member. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Trusts & Estates Attorney must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.Direct Reports:

N/AEssential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:Meet or exceed minimum billable hours requirementDesign plans for high-net-worth clientsDesign and draft irrevocable trusts such as Crummey trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable split-interest trusts, and grantor retained annuity trustsPlan for blended families, generation-skipping transfer tax planning, international estate planning and cross-border issues, fiduciary income tax issues, and preparation of estate tax returns and gift tax returns.Manage complex trust administrationsPerform initial client intake calls and shepherd the CRMs through engagementPerform legal researchManage and organize client files as well as keep client database and document management system up to date.Requirements:Education and ExperienceJuris DoctorateActive member of California State BarExpertise in Federal tax law and California state tax law requiredLL.M. in Tax preferredPrior experience taking the lead role in client meetingsPrior experience managing client communications and expectationsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProficient in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and OutlookSolid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style.Organized and detail orientedAbility to manage a team, set goals and mentor othersAbility to communicate clearly and work well with a team and individuallyBenefits of working at JKZ LLPIn addition to a competitive compensation and bonus programs, JKZ also offers:Option for fully employer paid medical insuranceDental, Vision, additional life, AD&D and other employee paid insurancesFully paid Long Term Disability and Life InsurancePaid State Bar and BASF duesPaid Continuing EducationPaid Time Off11 Paid Holidays401(k) PlanJKZ LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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