Estate Attorney

This isn't a seat-warmer role. We're looking for an estate planning attorney who brings exceptional legal skill, genuine client empathy, and the drive to do their best work — every single day. At Carolina Estate Planning, we've built a firm where talented attorneys can focus on what they do best: delivering rigorous, thoughtful estate plans that protect families and create lasting legacies. You'll work directly with firm owners, handle sophisticated client matters, and play a meaningful role in a firm that's growing fast and doing it right. If you hold yourself to a high standard, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and believe that great legal work can genuinely change people's lives, we built this role for you. Compensation Base salary: $110,000 – $140,000, commensurate with experience. Incentive compensation: Performance-based bonus structure. Responsibilities Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date Discuss plans with clients for distributing clients’ assets Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and insurance options Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients What You’ll Do Consulting with prospective clients and leading them through our proprietary estate planning process Providing expert legal counsel and delivering superior estate planning and asset protection work products Researching, designing, and executing complex, customized estate plans — wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more Educating clients on retirement strategies, charitable giving, and insurance options Guiding clients through the probate process with clear, actionable advice that cuts through complexity Representing clients in uncontested guardianship and probate hearings Maintaining detailed, organized client records that ensure seamless service and full compliance Attending court proceedings as needed Qualifications Wide range of knowledge regarding real estate–related topics such as title insurance, wills and trusts, property management, and litigation Required Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing J.D. from an accredited law school 5+ years of estate planning, probate, and trust administration experience Proven ability to lead and manage in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment Exceptional communication skills — especially in high‑stakes, emotionally sensitive situations Strong working knowledge of complex trust planning, probate, and trust administration Preferred LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning & Probate Board Certified Specialist designation Experience with WealthDocx Estate Planning or ElderDocx Elder Law software Active involvement with the American Bar Association (ABA) Who Thrives Here Integrity — You hold yourself to the highest ethical standards, always. Impact & Influence — You want your work to matter beyond the billable hour. Initiative — You anticipate problems and solve them before they accelerate. Everyone Gets Helped — You believe great legal work ripples outward, and you show up fully for every person you encounter. 100% Accountability — You own your outcomes, no excuses. Growth Mindset — You're committed to continuous improvement, and you push those around you to grow, too. Rigor — You know that in estate planning, the difference between good and exceptional lives in the details. #J-18808-Ljbffr