Estate Planning Attorney

Job Description

Estate Planning Associate Attorney
Location: Houston, Tx
Experience Level: 2+ Years
Bar Admission: Active Texas Bar Required

Our client, a boutique estate planning firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families, is seeking an Estate Planning Associate Attorney with approximately two years of experience to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who is looking to develop sophisticated planning skills within a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

The firm represents high-wealth clients with complex estates and provides comprehensive estate, tax, and wealth transfer planning. The incoming associate will work closely with a senior attorney who is committed to hands-on training and long-term professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
• Assist with advanced estate and wealth transfer planning strategies
• Support trust funding and estate administration matters
• Conduct client meetings alongside supervising attorney
• Perform legal research related to estate, tax, and trust law
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines efficiently

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member of the Texas Bar (required)
• Approximately 2+ years of estate planning experience
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Professional demeanor suited to working with high-net-worth clientele
• Desire to build a long-term career in estate planning

What the Firm Offers:

• Direct mentorship from an experienced estate planning attorney
• Exposure to complex, high-value estate matters
• Collaborative small-firm environment
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for professional growth and increased client responsibility

This position is ideal for an attorney who values quality over volume, enjoys client interaction, and is seeking meaningful mentorship within a refined, client-focused practice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)