Estate and Succession Planning Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Estate and Succession Planning Associate in Detroit, MI. The role involves advising clients and drafting legal documents related to estate planning, estate and gift tax, and business succession planning, while supporting partner-level attorneys.

Duties

• Meet with clients to understand their wishes and draft documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives.
• Advise on estate, gift, GST tax, and income tax matters for mid to high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Engage in estate administration, including preparing and filing probate documents and attending hearings.

Requirements

• Knowledge in estate planning, estate and gift tax, and business succession planning.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to summarize complex problems and propose solutions.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in online legal research services.
• Sound and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Manage new and existing client relationships.
• Involvement in business development activities.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible for prompt admission.

Skills

• Significant experience in complex estate planning matters.

Benefits

One of the largest and established law firms based in Michigan, with offices in Michigan and elsewhere, this firm has played and continues to play significant role in industrial and manufacturing industries in and around Detroit. This is a full service law firm, whose practice area includes corporate, litigation, tax, intellectual property, and other types of law. The firm has an impressive list of global clients. The lawyers graduated from both regional and national law schools, with high academic honors. The environment at the firm is collegial, but lawyers are expected to work hard and long. Fortunately, lawyers are compensated well at the firm, and generally its lawyers enjoy their work and their colleagues. An excellent opportunity awaits outstanding attorneys with top credentials.