Senior Trusts and Estates Attorney
Raydar
Senior Trusts and Estates Attorney
Raydar
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Raydar · Los Angeles, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16
Salary: USD 275,000–325,000
Workplace: hybrid
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join an established practice group as a senior attorney handling private wealth planning and trust matters. The position combines technical drafting and client advisory work with room to build your own relationships over time.
What you'll do
- Create tailored wealth transfer and succession plans for affluent private clients.
- Manage the administration of trusts from start to finish.
- Prepare detailed trust instruments and related legal documents.
- Contribute to a growing group while cultivating your own client following.
- Work alongside colleagues who encourage early client contact and business development.
What we're looking for
- At least 10 years of trusts and estates experience serving affluent clients.
- Current membership in the State Bar of California.
- A law degree from an accredited school and a strong academic record.
- Deep experience drafting both revocable and irrevocable trust arrangements.
- Working knowledge of advanced wealth transfer and charitable giving structures.
- Clear writing, relationship-building and communication skills.
- An advanced tax law degree is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to work from the office 4 days per week.
Bonus points
- Background at a large or mid-size law firm.
- Solo practice experience may be considered alongside a proven record with affluent clients.
- Degree from a leading national or well-regarded regional law school.
- Enthusiasm for business development and client relationships.
- A portable client base is welcome but not required.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 275,000 to 325,000 per year
Location and work model
- Los Angeles, California, United States (also open to Orange County or San Francisco)
- Hybrid, 4 days per week in office
- Full-time
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Raydar is an AI-powered talent acquisition firm that serves tech-focused organizations on a contingency basis, charging client companies only after a successful hire. It uses proprietary AI to identify a large pool of candidates and conducts a short 15-minute AI-driven interview (recorded and transcribed) before human recruiters review materials, provide interview prep, and assist with offers and negotiations. What sets it apart is the blend of automated sourcing and screening with hands-on human oversight and tailored client support. Its goal is to help organizations hire more efficiently by speeding up sourcing while maintaining thorough evaluation and negotiation assistance.
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