Attorney

Trusts & Estates Attorney

About the Role

:We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Trusts & Estates Attorney to join our highly respected and growing private client practice. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished attorney who enjoys sophisticated estate planning and estate administration work and is looking for a long-term leadership opportunity within a collaborative and supportive environment

.The successful candidate will work with a well-established team handling a substantial and sophisticated trusts and estates practice, including estate planning, estate administration, fiduciary matters, and estate tax planning. The practice serves individuals and families with estates typically ranging from $2 million to $25 million, with occasional higher-net-worth matters

.This role offers significant autonomy, direct client engagement, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and an exceptional support team. For the right individual, this position presents a potential succession opportunity as part of the firm's long-term growth and leadership planning

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Key Responsibilitie

• s:Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolutio
• n.Advise individuals and families on estate planning strategies, wealth transfer planning, and asset protection matter
• s.Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related estate planning document
• s.Manage complex estate administration and probate matters from inception through final distributio
• n.Counsel fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration responsibilitie
• s.Prepare and oversee estate, gift, and fiduciary tax planning matter
• s.Review and assist with estate tax return preparation and related tax filing
• s.Provide strategic guidance on trust administration, fiduciary compliance, and wealth preservation objective
• s.Collaborate closely with clients, accountants, financial advisors, and other professional advisor
• s.Mentor junior attorneys and support staff while contributing to practice development initiative
• s.Maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and trusted legal counse

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Qualificatio

• ns:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law scho
• ol.Active license and good standing with the applicable State B
• ar.10+ years of experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and estate administrati
• on.Significant experience handling sophisticated estate planning matters and probate administrati
• on.Estate tax return preparation and estate tax planning experience strongly preferr
• ed.Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client relationship skil
• ls.Ability to manage a substantial caseload while maintaining exceptional client service standar
• ds.Leadership mindset with interest in mentoring, succession planning, and long-term practice grow

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Why Join

• Us:Join a respected and established law firm with a strong reputation in Trusts & Estates
• law.Work on sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters involving estates typically ranging from $2 million to $25 milli
• on+.Benefit from a highly experienced support team, including dedicated paralegals and administrative profession
• als.Enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented culture with mentorship and professional development opportunit
• ies.Take advantage of a unique long-term leadership opportunity with potential succession planning responsibilit
• ies.Build strong client relationships while handling meaningful and impactful legal w
• ork.Hybrid work flexibility available following the onboarding per
• iod.Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and summer early-Friday schedules from Memorial Day through Labor
• Day.Join a firm that values professionalism, work-life balance, and long-term career gro