Attorney - Trusts and Estates

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a motivated and experienced estate planning and tax attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their Boynton Beach, FL office. This position offers the opportunity to work with a high-quality client base, handle sophisticated planning and administration matters, and play an integral role in a growing South Florida practice.

Duties

• Counsel clients on estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax matters.
• Draft and implement estate planning documents, including wills and trusts.
• Manage trust and probate administration from inception through completion.
• Advise clients on trust funding, asset titling, and administration strategies.
• Maintain frequent and direct client contact.
• Collaborate with attorneys across firm offices and practice areas.
• Travel to nearby cities as client needs require.

Requirements

• Active admission to the Florida Bar.
• 3-5 years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, and tax matters.
• Experience with elder law and wealth planning preferred.
• Ability to step into an active caseload with minimal ramp-up.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team-based practice.
• Proficient with legal technology and modern law office systems.
• Familiarity with Florida probate courts and local procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Florida Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Organizational proficiency.
• Proficiency with legal technology.

Benefits

• Substantial responsibility and client-facing work from day one.
• Exposure to sophisticated estate planning and administration matters.
• Supportive, collaborative firm culture with experienced attorneys.
• Opportunity to grow and develop in a long-term practice in South Florida.

Founded at the beginning of the twentieth century, this reputed law firm has offices in New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania and is comprised of a sizable group of veteran attorneys. Some of its main areas of practice are banking-financial services, corporate-securities, disability benefits, environmental law, health law, labor & employment, oil & gas law, and taxation.