Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Location: Cleveland, OH

Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level (3+ years preferred)

About the Role

A leading legal recruiting firm has partnered with an elite Cleveland, Ohio law firm to place an experienced Trusts & Estates Planning Attorney. Known for its premier wealth management practice, the firm seeks a skilled lawyer who excels in an in-office, team-oriented setting. In this role, you will advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, delivering custom tax strategies, estate planning, and trust administration with top-tier client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Drafting: Prepare and refine complex estate planning instruments, including revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Tax & Wealth Strategy: Counsel clients on asset protection, income tax planning, and federal and Ohio estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax minimization.
• Business & Philanthropic Planning: Design business succession plans, family limited partnerships (FLPs), and charitable giving structures.
• Trust & Probate Administration: Assist executors and trustees with asset distribution, Ohio probate proceedings, and statutory compliance.
• Client Advisory: Lead comprehensive consultations to align legal strategies with long-term client goals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active, good-standing admission to the Ohio Bar (LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred).
• 3–7+ years of concentrated experience in trusts and estates law.
• Advanced legal drafting skills and thorough working knowledge of the Ohio Trust Code alongside federal and state estate tax regulations.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to clients clearly and compassionately.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary paired with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm matching options.
• A supportive, fully in-office work culture focused on professional growth.

To Apply

Submit your resume to Nykki McAdoo at View email address on click.appcast.io. All submissions are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.