Job Description
Job Description
Why Join Brown & Streza?
Brown & Streza offers a collaborative work environment with meaningful opportunities for career growth. In addition to comprehensive health and wellness benefits, we provide weekly lunches, monthly birthday celebrations, in‑office massages, and an employee recognition program. Our FUN Committee organizes monthly activities and annual firm‑wide events, including an Admin Day celebration, summer party, Harvest Luncheon, and Christmas Luncheon.
Attorneys are also eligible for quarterly bonuses and benefit from dedicated marketing support to help grow their practice.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable, motivated associate attorney to work on foundational estate planning and advanced estate and tax planning matters.
Responsibilities
- Work on advanced estate and income tax planning matters
- Highly customized drafting of foundational and advanced estate planning documents
- Meet with and advise clients on the proper design and structure of revocable living trusts and irrevocable gift trusts
- Research estate planning and other tax issues
- Evaluate and coordinate/update template documents, letters, procedures
- Reasonable billable hour requirement: 1,600 hours annually
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school; a member in good standing of the California Bar
- Minimum of 3 years of estate planning experience
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of estate and gift tax
Preferred
- An LL.M. degree in taxation or estate planning or a strong background in tax law
- Broad knowledge of corporate matters affecting closely held companies is helpful
- Ability to interact comfortably with clients and management; interpersonal skills
- Ability and flexibility to adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; respond to client demands
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to professionalism; flexibility as to the types of projects assigned
Compensation Package
- Salary: $180,000 - $235,000 (dependent on experience, qualifications and billing rates).
- This role is bonus eligible.
Benefits
- 5 medical plans (3 options offer an employer funded HSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with significant employer matching
- Great working environment
- OC Business Journal 2025 Best Place to Work
- Orange County Register 2025 Top Workplace
- Mentorship
Schedule
This role is hybrid (2 days on-site); may require more on-site work during the 90-day introductory period.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brown & Streza, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.