TRUSTS AND
ESTATES SENIOR ATTORNEY
Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP is seeking a senior attorney for our Trusts
& Estates practice group in our Oakland and/or Walnut Creek 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
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5+ years of estate planning and trust
administration experience, with a background in tax, preferred
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Experience in drafting and
implementing complex estate planning strategies such as GSTT legacy trusts,
SLATs, GRATs, sales to IDGTs, and CRTs
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Experience in handling probate matters,
including preparing and filing motions and trust litigation, preferred
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
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Ability to interface with clients on a
regular basis
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Must be detail oriented
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Ability to problem solve and work with a
variety of personalities and work styles
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Must be a self-starter with superior
organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments within a
fast-pace environment
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L.L.M in tax or requisite courses in law
school that have been applied in practice
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Proficient with MS Office Suite and a
Document Management System, desired
The 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 , and please reference Trusts & Estates Attorney in
the subject line of your e-mail.
DF LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Donahue Fitzgerald has a policy requiring all new hires to
receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination will be required as a
condition of employment. Donahue will continue to comply with applicable laws regarding
the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities/and or strongly
held religious beliefs.
Donahue 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
