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Job Description
Associate Attorney - Trusts and Estates Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Full-time $112,500 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Writing skills Research Legal counsel Bar Legal client consultation experience Full Job Description AV-rated north bay firm Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP seeks Associate Attorney to join our trust and estate practice.
Key Responsibilities Estate Planning :
Develop and implement comprehensive estate plans, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
Tax Planning:
Provide advice on tax-efficient strategies for wealth transfer, including gift tax, estate tax, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
Trust Administration:
Advise beneficiaries and trustees on the administration of trusts, including preparing trust accountings, ensuring compliance with trust terms, managing trust assets, and related income and transfer tax issues.
Probate:
Guide clients through the probate process, including filing necessary documents with the court, managing estate assets, and distributing assets to beneficiaries.
Client Relations:
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering ongoing legal advice and support tailored to their specific needs. Qualifications Successful candidate would possess the following: License to practice law in California with no record of discipline 1-6 years of experience in Trusts and Estates in California Candidates with knowledge and experience in (or an interest and willingness to learn) one or more of the following will pique our interest: - Related business and real property issues - Tax Expertise Willingness to take on increasing responsibility, possess excellent writing and communication skills, as well as technical expertise Superior analytical, communication, drafting, writing, research skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Enthusiastic, collaborative, and thoughtful Ties to or an interest in living in Sonoma County are preferred Benefits We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a great team. Salary Range of $112,500 to $150,000, depending on years of experience Hybrid work environment Performance based bonus; additional bonus based on collections directly sourced by associate Employer-sponsored medical, vision, life, and long term disability insurance Employer contribution to spouse/dependent medical and vision insurance 401(k) with employer contributions Vacation and sick paid time off State (CA) and County bar dues paid by the firm Tuition reimbursement for MCLE required courses to meet California requirements Firm provided iPhone, iPad, and laptop About the Firm Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP is recognized nationally as a top-tier law firm. Our attorneys are rated at the highest level of excellence by their peers; signifying their high ethical standards, knowledge, capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and experience. We possess large firm standards in a small firm environment. We pride ourselves on providing a healthy, happy, and productive workplace for our employees and clients. We believe our focus on the welfare of our employees and their families translates out to the world and helps build stronger communities. We encourage and foster community engagement both for the professional and personal development of our employees. How to Apply Please reply with your cover letter and resume. Following initial screening, applicants may be asked to provide writing samples and/or other documents prior to interview.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$112,500.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
estate planning, and/or trust and estate admin: 1 year (Preferred) Legal counsel: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
California Bar License (free of discipline) (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Santa Rosa, CA 95403: Relocate before starting work (Required)
