Estates Practice Group Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm specializing in estate planning and trust administration is seeking a qualified Associate Attorney. This role involves working with both foundational estate planning and advanced asset protection for high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of estate planning, trust administration, corporate law, and real estate law, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Location:

• Kalamazoo, Michigan

Duties:

• Prepare and draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts (revocable and irrevocable), powers of attorney, premarital agreements, and related legal documents
• Advise and consult fiduciaries in probate and trust administration, and prepare necessary documents for probate court filings
• Form legal entities such as limited liability companies and non-profits
• Draft and review legal documents related to real estate transactions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal standards and regulations

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in estate planning and/or estate and trust administration (preferred)
• Strong understanding of estate planning, trust administration, corporate law, and real estate law
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the State of Michigan

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities for client interaction and team collaboration
• High attention to detail and organization in document preparation
• Proficiency in estate law practices and a client-focused approach to legal services
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

This Michigan-based full service law firm provides legal representation to clients in a broad range of cases. Its key practice areas include business law, estate planning, general litigation, construction law, real estate, life science, mergers and acquisitions, probate, trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, trust litigation, probate litigation, adoptions, medicaid planning, and elder law. The firm's offices are located in Grand Rapids, Paw Paw, and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois.