Trusts & Estates Senior Associate / Junior Partner
A growing, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Senior Associate or Junior Partner to join its established private client practice. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing platform with a defined succession plan, offering the incoming attorney the ability to develop relationships with existing clients and ultimately inherit a meaningful book of business.
Responsibilities
- Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax planning
- Draft wills, trusts, and other sophisticated estate planning documents
- Counsel clients on gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters
- Handle trust and estate administration and related planning matters
- Develop relationships with existing clients and referral sources
- Work closely with senior attorneys as part of a long-term client succession and transition plan
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active Bar membership in good standing, or eligibility for admission
- Significant trusts & estates/private wealth experience, ideally at the senior associate or junior partner level
- Strong estate planning, tax, and client counseling experience
- Excellent drafting, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Interest in business development and growing a long-term practice
- Portable business is welcomed but not required
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Defined succession plan with the opportunity to inherit an established book of business
- Existing client base and referral relationships
- Clear path toward greater client ownership and practice leadership
- Growing, collaborative firm with a strong culture
- Opportunity to build a long-term practice without needing to bring a significant book on day one
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