Estates & Trusts Attorney

Company: Donahue Fitzgerald LLP
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP is seeking lateral attorney for our Trusts & Estates practice group in our Oakland 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

• 7+ 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, desiredThe 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 to hr@donahue.com, and please reference Estates & Trusts Attorney in the subject line of your e-mail.DF LLP is an Equal Opportunity EmployerDonahue 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

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