<p>We are looking for an experienced attorney to join a well-established firm in Pasadena, California, specializing in estate planning and trust administration. In this role, you will manage trust administration cases from start to finish, working closely with a collaborative and supportive team in a hybrid work environment. This position offers direct client interaction and the opportunity to work with a close-knit group dedicated to achieving work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee all aspects of trust administration cases, ensuring thorough and efficient case management.</p><p>• Prepare case materials to the point of readiness for final review and execution.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients ranging from middle-class families to high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored legal solutions.</p><p>• Work closely with the firm’s principal, associate attorneys, and support staff to maintain high-quality service standards.</p><p>• Engage directly with clients to address their legal needs and build strong, detail-focused relationships.</p><p>• Participate in firm-wide activities, including holiday dinners and casual Fridays, fostering a cohesive team environment.</p><p>• Manage a workflow with no set billable hour requirement, typically averaging around 100 hours per month.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm’s commitment to work-life balance by adhering to regular working hours.</p><p>• Support the transition of trust administration responsibilities as the firm welcomes new leadership in this area.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an established boutique transactional law firm in Orange County. This firm has over 25 years of experience specializing in transactional law and estate planning. This role emphasizes mergers and acquisitions (M& A), general business transactions, employment advice, and client relationship management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Work on mergers and acquisitions (M& A) transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and overseeing deal closings.</p><p>• Provide strategic counsel on M& A structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk management.</p><p>• Advise clients on business transactions such as entity formation, securities filings, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations.</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts.</p><p>• Address employment-related matters, such as preparing workplace policies and handbooks, and providing guidance on hiring and terminations.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and analysis to support transactional work and provide accurate recommendations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify legal risks and propose solutions.</p><p>• Cultivate strong client relationships to understand business objectives and deliver tailored legal services.</p><p>• Meet a monthly billable hour requirement of 120 hours while maintaining high-quality work.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm's growth by bringing in client referrals and earning bonus incentives.</p>