Trusts and Estates Attorney
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Law/Legal
Tax Law, Lawyer
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Job details
Transactional Role
This Jobot Job is hosted by Jeff Diepenbrock
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Salary $200,000 - $300,000 per year
A Bit About Us
Unique qualities of our firm
Our personalized service We emphasize strong attorney-client relationships. When we understand your issue in greater detail and learn your unique goals, we are able to better serve you.
Our multi-service practice We are a multi-discipline firm that is able to serve a wide range of legal matters. At our firm, you can efficiently handle both your personal and professional matters in one place.
Our reputation Members of our firm have been included in the list of California Super Lawyers®, a prestigious distinction given to only elite lawyers in their respective fields. Attorneys are nominated by their peers and selected based on their professional achievements and skills.
Our resources Our firm is backed by a team of experienced attorneys who are leaders in their respective fields. We bring to each matter our collective resources, insight, and knowledge.
Why join us?
Unique qualities of our firm
Our personalized service We emphasize strong attorney-client relationships. When we understand your issue in greater detail and learn your unique goals, we are able to better serve you.
Our multi-service practice We are a multi-discipline firm that is able to serve a wide range of legal matters. At our firm, you can efficiently handle both your personal and professional matters in one place.
Our reputation Members of our firm have been included in the list of California Super Lawyers®, a prestigious distinction given to only elite lawyers in their respective fields. Attorneys are nominated by their peers and selected based on their professional achievements and skills.
Our resources Our firm is backed by a team of experienced attorneys who are leaders in their respective fields. We bring to each matter our collective resources, insight, and knowledge.
Job Details
Location:
San Jose, California
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Transactional Trust & Estate Attorney to join our growing San Jose practice. This role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer strategies for individuals, families, and closely held businesses. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, and skilled in drafting and implementing customized estate planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations
- Advise clients on estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer (GST), and income tax planning strategies
- Structure and implement wealth transfer techniques, including lifetime gifting, trust funding, and asset protection planning
- Counsel trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration, fiduciary duties, and compliance matters
- Coordinate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive planning solutions
- Maintain accurate client files and ensure compliance with California probate and trust laws
- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing
- 3+ years of experience in transactional trust and estate planning (additional experience welcome)
- Strong drafting skills with demonstrated experience handling sophisticated estate plans
- Solid understanding of federal and California estate, gift, and trust taxation
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and client-communication skills
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