Attorney for Trusts and Estates and Business Team

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join their Trusts and Estates and Business team in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Duties

• Counsel clients on estate planning, wealth transfer, asset protection, and estate administration.
• Draft revocable and irrevocable trusts and other estate planning documents.
• Provide guidance on estate and gift tax matters, including supervising tax return preparation.
• Research and analyze complex legal and tax issues.
• Prepare and review contracts and business filings for closely-held businesses.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve client goals.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in the trusts and estates field.
• Experience drafting complex estate planning documents for high-net-worth individuals.
• Solid knowledge of estate and gift tax rules.
• Experience with estate and trust administration.
• Experience with business formations and corporate transactions is desirable.
• Strong writing ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

The head office is located in North Carolina. Areas of practice are extensive. A number of their practice disciplines consist of business law, employment-law, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense and workers' compensation. Forty-two well-established attorneys and a qualified group of paralegals are on staff. The firm supports community service activities.