Trust & Estate Attorney

Key Responsibilities

As a Trust & Estate Attorney, you will:

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning strategies tailored to their personal, family, and financial goals
• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives
• Manage trust administration matters, ensuring compliance with fiduciary duties and applicable legal requirements
• Handle probate proceedings from filing through final distribution of assets
• Counsel trustees, executors, and beneficiaries on trust and estate-related issues
• Prepare estate, gift, and trust-related documents and correspondence
• Conduct client meetings and provide ongoing guidance regarding estate plans and administration matters
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to achieve client objectives
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, depositions, and related proceedings as needed
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience

• Estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Trust and probate administration
• Fiduciary representation
• Wealth transfer and asset protection strategies
• Trust and probate litigation (preferred but not required)
• Conservatorships and guardianships (a plus)

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership and good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estate planning and trust administration
• Strong knowledge of California probate and trust law
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while collaborating with a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and trust administration matters
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Direct client interaction and relationship-building opportunities
• Professional growth and career advancement potential
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid opportunities where applicable

Compensation

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.