Estate Planning Attorney

Hahn Loeser & Parks' San Diego office seeks an attorney with preferably at least 10 years of demonstrated and focused California trusts and estates technical experience to join its exceptional Trusts & Estates group.

No portable book of business is required. Our widely recognized team of attorneys and paralegals is known for handling complex estate plans, trust and estate administrations, and business succession plans customized to meet the needs of our clients across the U.S.

The key criteria for consideration are : (1) solid California State Bar practice credentials; and (2) a stable employment history with focused California-based experience in the Trusts and Estates practice area.

A LL.M in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred, but the right depth of experience can substitute for the LL.

M. degree. We will consider qualified candidates who want a reduced schedule.

• Preferably at least 10 years of dedicated California experience in estate planning document drafting and estate administration, including related estate and gift tax experience
• Experience drafting, preparing, and reviewing complex estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and trust income tax returns is preferred
• A desire to work as part of a team of attorneys and paralegals in estate planning, tax planning, and probate and trust administration matters
• Excellent research (including tax research) and writing skills
• Demonstrated experience working with complex, high-net worth clients, and a commitment to client service
• Strong technical skills in estate and trust planning
• High level of initiative and attention to detail

Relocation assistance is available, and we offer professional development support throughout every stage of our attorneys’ careers.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $210,000-$250,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education / training, advanced taxation degree, and relevant skills.

If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Attorneys are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Founded in 1920, Hahn Loeser has six offices across the U.S., working with clients in a wide variety of areas, while maintaining our Midwest roots and an atmosphere of respect for our colleagues and clients.

We offer our attorneys excellent benefits, professional development programs, including in-house trainings and CLEs, administrative support, and growth and advancement opportunities.

We are a mid-size Mansfield certified firm which believes in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, and where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued.

Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law.