Trusts and Estates Attorney

Job Overview

Multiple leading law firms across the United States — including Am Law firms, respected mid-sized practices, boutique private-client groups, and wealth-focused practices — are actively seeking Trusts & Estates Attorneys with 1–10+ years of experience.
Demand for sophisticated estate planning and administration work is rising sharply as high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners seek advanced guidance.

If you have experience in trusts and estates matters, including:

• High-net-worth estate planning

• Trust drafting and wealth transfer strategies

• Probate and estate administration

• Gift and estate tax planning

• Charitable planning and foundation work

• Business succession planning

• Elder law or guardianship matters

…we want to speak with you.

Duties

• Draft wills, trusts, and advanced estate planning instruments.

• Advise clients on wealth transfer, tax-efficient planning, and asset protection strategies.

• Handle probate, trust administration, and related fiduciary matters.

• Conduct estate and gift tax analysis and prepare supporting documentation.

• Counsel clients on charitable planning, foundations, and business succession.

• Maintain long-term client relationships and provide ongoing planning updates.

Requirements

• 1–10+ years of trusts and estates experience.

• Background in estate planning and/or estate administration.

• Familiarity with gift and estate tax concepts.

• LL.M. in Taxation or tax-focused experience is a strong plus.

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

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting ability and attention to detail.

• Excellent client counseling and communication skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive client matters with discretion and professionalism.

• Solid analytical skills for tax and planning issues.

• Client-focused, organized, and collaborative approach.

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