Trusts & Estates Attorney

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join in Wilmington. This role is ideal for an attorney with extensive experience in estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families. The successful candidate will independently lead client relationships, draft sophisticated estate planning documents, and implement complex tax strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, client-focused environment without a requirement for an existing book of business.

Location:

• Wilmington, DE

Duties:

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning strategies
• Draft both foundational and advanced estate planning documents, including irrevocable trusts
• Incorporate estate, gift, and income tax planning into client strategies
• Lead client meetings and maintain long-term client relationships
• Collaborate with internal legal teams and support staff to implement client plans
• Stay current with evolving tax laws and trust/estate planning best practices

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in trusts and estates law
• Proven ability to independently manage complex estate planning matters
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the DE (required)

Skills:

• Expertise in estate, gift, and income tax planning
• High-level drafting and legal writing proficiency
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Professional demeanor with a client-service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple matters with precision and confidentiality

Benefits:

• Robust administrative and operational support
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a nationally respected legal team
• Collaborative and innovative firm culture focused on professional excellence

This Delaware law firm offers legal services in a wide range of practice areas including appeals, arbitration and mediation, commercial real estate, family law, government law, intellectual property litigation, labor and employment law, and more. Many of the firm's attorneys were selected in the 2020 Top Lawyers list by Delaware Today. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the firm also has an office in Newark, Delaware.