Trusts & Estates Attorney

About the job Trusts & Estates Attorney


Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation and long-term growth focus
• Build a meaningful trusts and estates practice helping clients protect families, assets, and legacies
• Work in a collaborative environment with experienced attorneys and strong support staff
• Handle sophisticated estate planning, probate, trust administration, and wealth transfer matters
• Enjoy a stable South Bend-based opportunity with hybrid flexibility after training
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity

Location: This position is based in South Bend, Indiana. Attorneys should expect to be in the office the majority of the time initially, with hybrid flexibility available once trained.

Note: Candidates should have a J.D., be licensed to practice law in Indiana or able to become licensed promptly, and have relevant estate planning, probate, trust administration, tax, or closely related legal experience.

About Us

We are an established regional law firm with a collaborative attorney team serving individuals, families, businesses, and organizations across multiple practice areas. We are known for practical guidance, responsive client service, and a personal approach to sophisticated legal matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Counsel clients on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and wealth transfer matters
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related estate planning documents
• Assist clients and families through probate and estate administration
• Advise on trust administration, fiduciary responsibilities, and beneficiary matters
• Work directly with clients to understand their goals and provide clear, practical guidance
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across related practice areas when client needs overlap
• Help grow and strengthen the firm's trusts and estates practice

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Indiana law license preferred, or ability to become licensed promptly
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience preferred
• Estate planning, probate, trust administration, or tax-related experience preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with a team
• Portable business is welcome, but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful work helping clients plan for important life and family decisions
• Collaborative culture with experienced attorneys and strong support staff
• Opportunity to grow a long-term practice in a stable firm environment
• Hybrid flexibility available after training
• Professional development and client-facing growth potential
• South Bend offers affordable living, strong quality of life, and access to Notre Dame, Lake Michigan, and Chicago

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Benefits:

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