2026 senior trusts & estates attorney (orange county)

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM) is a results-driven law firm with a relentless focus on client satisfaction. It is through this focus that our work has a purpose and develops into a passion. We take pride in providing our clients with the results they deserve. If you thrive in an environment where your colleagues' defining characteristics are achievement, adaptability, initiative, professionalism, and resourcefulness, the culture at JMM will prove rewarding.

Our Firm offers partners a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with the flexibility and support to develop top-notch practices. We are actively seeking new partners and associates. If you are interested in joining us, we would love to hear from you.

The Orange County office of JMM seeks a Trusts & Estates attorney with 10 or more years of experience to join our Taxation, Trusts & Estates Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trust administration and sophisticated estate planning solutions for high net worth individuals and families. Significant experience in drafting estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, is required. Excellent academic credentials, as well as strong written, interpersonal and communication skills, are required. Large firm experience and an LL.M. in Taxation are preferred. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.

JMM reasonably expects to pay between $275k and $300k in annual base compensation for this position. The base compensation offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the selected candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant experience. Additionally, associates who meet JMM’s minimum performance standards (including billing at least 1900 hours), can reasonably expect total compensation (base salary plus a discretionary bonus) of $475k. The discretionary bonus may also be increased based on the number of hours billed and collected in excess of 1900 hours. Separately, the Firm credits associates with an additional bonus on work they originate.