About the Role

Join a prestigious midsized trust and estate firm in Century City, Los Angeles, California, as a seasoned 5+ Year Estate Planning Attorney. This exclusive opportunity is perfect for experienced attorneys passionate about California estate planning and serving high-net-worth clients. Robert Half is proud to partner with this renowned firm that specializes in sophisticated trust and estate solutions. What sets this position apart? It's 100% remote throughout the United States, offering unparalleled flexibility while maintaining direct access to elite clientele.

The firm fosters a supportive environment with a reasonable 1800-hour annual billable requirement and a strict policy against after-hours work—partners prioritize work-life balance, ensuring you leave the office (or log off) by 5:30 PM. With a track record of stability, Robert Half's team has successfully placed four attorneys here over the past 15+ years, and all remain with the firm today. This is more than a job; it's a long-term career home for dedicated estate planning professionals.

Key Responsibilities

As an integral member of the estate planning team, you'll dive into high-impact work that shapes the financial futures of ultra-wealthy clients. Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting thorough reviews of client assets and objectives to craft tailored estate strategies.
• Planning and drafting complex wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
• Maintaining direct, confidential client contact to build lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Collaborating with senior partners on intricate matters like irrevocable trusts, charitable planning, and tax-efficient wealth transfer.
• Meeting the achievable 1800 billable hours target while benefiting from structured mentorship and training programs.
• Ensuring all deliverables comply with California probate code and federal tax regulations.

This role demands precision, empathy, and strategic thinking—ideal for attorneys who thrive in a client-centric, remote-friendly practice.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this position, candidates must demonstrate proven expertise and meet these essential criteria:

• 5+ years of hands-on California estate planning experience, including trust administration and estate tax planning.
• Active license to practice law in the State of California (in good standing).
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated success working with high-net-worth clients ($10M+ estates).
• Exceptional drafting skills for wills, revocable living trusts, and sophisticated estate documents.
• Comfortable with direct client interactions and managing billable hours efficiently.
• Tech-savvy for seamless remote work, including secure document management systems.

If you possess these qualifications, you're primed for success in this rewarding role at a firm committed to your professional growth.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just employment—it's an investment in your future. The firm offers a stellar compensation package starting at approximately $190,000 base salary, complemented by a generous bonus structure tied to performance. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage; 401k with profit sharing; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; plus reimbursement for bar dues, MCLE courses, and bar memberships.

Experience a culture of mentorship where partners invest in your development, ensuring you grow alongside the firm. Enjoy true work-life balance—no late nights or weekends required. Located in the heart of Century City but fully remote, this position lets you serve Los Angeles' elite from anywhere in the US. Robert Half's proven placements underscore the firm's retention success and employee satisfaction.

Ready to advance your estate planning career? This is your chance to join a stable, high-caliber team. Apply now through Robert Half and connect with Assistant Vice President Tess Poliakin (Tess.Poliakin@RobertHalf.com). Keywords: Estate Planning Attorney jobs Los Angeles, remote trust lawyer California, high-net-worth estate planning careers. #SoCalRHL #RobertHalfCareers