Associate Attorney Estate, Tax, and Business Planning

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Michigan is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a focus on estate, tax, and business planning matters. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families, business owners, and executives. The role involves drafting complex legal documents and offering advice on estate, gift, and income tax matters, while working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The position is available in Detroit, Troy, or Ann Arbor, with hybrid work options.

Duties:

• Draft various legal documents, including estate planning documents, irrevocable trusts, prenuptial agreements, corporate formation documents, and buy-sell agreements
• Manage estate and trust administration tasks
• Conduct legal research on estate, gift, and income tax matters
• Provide clients with legal advice on tax and business planning issues
• Collaborate with clients to create customized solutions for their estate and business planning needs
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal standards in all transactions and documentation

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 to 6 years of experience in estate planning, tax law, and business planning
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Hard-working, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Outstanding academic credentials

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active member of the Michigan Bar

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in managing complex estate and tax planning matters
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team

This established large firm based in Detroit with offices in several cities in Michigan serves clients in matters that include litigation, labor & employment, banking, intellectual property, tax, and environmental law. Its clients range from corporations, large and small, governmental entities, and individuals with substantial business and charitable interests. The firms environment is collegial, and lawyers seem to enjoy practicing law as well as each others company. Compensation at the firm is average.