Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm in Springfield, Missouri is currently seeking a Trusts & Estate Planning Associate with 1 to 3 years of experience. This position provides an excellent opportunity for immediate client engagement and hands-on work in estate planning, tax, and business transactions. The role is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in wealth transfer, tax planning, and estate administration who are eager to grow their legal careers within a supportive and well-established practice.

Location:

• Springfield, Missouri

Duties:

• Advise clients on wealth transfer strategies and tax planning

• Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney

• Counsel charitable organizations on structuring and compliance

• Handle trust and probate administration and related controversies

• Provide general business transaction advice to estate planning clients

• Work directly with clients and senior attorneys on complex matters

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience in trusts, estates, and tax planning

• Demonstrated experience drafting estate planning documents and advising on tax matters

• Background in finance or accounting strongly preferred

• Excellent legal judgment and professional ethics

• Strong client communication and service orientation

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications:

• Admission to the Missouri Bar (or eligibility to become admitted)

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred but not required

Skills:

• Superior analytical, writing, and research skills

• Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication abilities

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex projects

• Interest in building long-term client relationships and developing a practice

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Professional growth and mentorship in a well-established practice group

• Opportunity for long-term advancement and client development

This firm's attorneys serve clients across the United States in a variety of practice areas in over seven offices, including this one in Missouri. They believe that they provide an excellent place to work, with better benefits, compensation and a better environment than most firms. They believe in equal employment opportunity, and recognize that they need a diverse group of people and ideas and that this is important to the firm's success. Its attorneys have the experience and knowledge to create strategic solutions for complicated legal issues.