Estate Planning Attorney | Wills, Trusts & Elder Law

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing estate planning practice where your work directly helps families protect their assets, loved ones, and legacies.
• Build meaningful client relationships while handling sophisticated wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, and elder law matters.
• Take ownership of your cases and enjoy increasing responsibility as your experience grows.
• Join an expanding practice with continued hiring and growth planned across the Carolinas.
• Work alongside a collaborative legal team committed to thoughtful counsel, responsive service, and long-term client relationships.
• Strong earning potential based on directly relevant estate planning experience.

Location:

Charlotte, NC. This opportunity is connected to our growing Charlotte-area practice. The exact on-site or hybrid schedule will be confirmed during the interview process.

Note:

Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in North Carolina and have 1+ year of directly relevant attorney experience in estate planning, wills and trusts, estate administration, probate, or elder law. South Carolina bar admission is highly preferred but not required.

About Us

We are a growing regional law practice focused on helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate important life decisions with confidence. Our team provides personalized, client-centered counsel across estate planning, trusts, estate administration, special needs planning, probate, and elder law. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning strategies tailored to their personal, financial, and family goals.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning documents.
• Guide clients through estate administration, probate, and trust administration matters.
• Counsel clients on elder law, asset protection, and special needs planning matters.
• Manage client matters from initial consultation through completion with a high level of ownership and attention to detail.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear, responsive, and compassionate communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Stay current on North Carolina estate planning, probate, trust, and elder law developments.
• Contribute to the continued growth of an expanding trusts and estates practice.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of directly relevant attorney experience in estate planning, wills and trusts, estate administration, probate, or elder law.
• Strong drafting, legal research, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client matters and deadlines.
• South Carolina bar admission is preferred.
• Special needs planning, elder law, trust administration, or probate experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build a meaningful trusts and estates practice while doing highly personal work that makes a tangible difference for clients and their families. xhyhwjd Our team values professionalism, empathy, collaboration, and practical legal advice, and our continued growth creates opportunities for experienced attorneys to take on greater responsibility, client ownership, and long-term career growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance