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Posted July 29, 2026

Private Wealth Services Associate(Mid to Senior Level) - San Diego

Direct Counsel
San Diego, CA, US Full Time
249000USD - 325000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

Private Wealth Services Associate
San Diego, CA | Hybrid
Full-Time
$249,000 – $325,000 annually

A leading global law firm is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Associate to join its Private Wealth Services Practice in San Diego. This role offers the opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and implement advanced estate planning structures, including Revocable Trusts, ILITs, SLATs, IDGTs, and GRATs
  • Advise on transfers involving QSBS stock, business interests, and real estate assets
  • Manage complex trust and estate administrations, including trust modifications, decantings, mergers, and terminations
  • Conduct legal research involving multijurisdictional and cross-border estate planning issues
  • Supervise and mentor junior attorneys while independently managing sophisticated matters
Qualifications
  • 4–8 years of trusts and estates or private wealth planning experience
  • Strong drafting, research, organizational, and communication skills
  • Experience handling sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth clients
  • Prior law firm experience preferred
  • LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus
Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation, discretionary bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package included.

Application Materials

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Law school transcript
  • Writing sample

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