Mid-Level Trusts and Estates Associate

About the Role

A collaborative national law firm is seeking a Trusts and Estates Associate to join its Taxation and Wealth Planning practice in Atlanta. This client-facing role focuses on advising individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters, with opportunities to develop client relationships and grow a practice.

What You'll Do

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.

• Draft and review wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable giving plans, and related documents.

• Counsel trustees, executors, and other fiduciaries on trust and estate administration and their responsibilities.

• Work directly with clients and build strong, lasting relationships.

• Contribute to continuity and growth of an established trusts and estates practice.

What We're Looking For

• Five to seven years of trusts and estates law experience advising high-net-worth clients.

• A Juris Doctor degree and a law school GPA of at least 3.0.

• Admission to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain it.

• Strong knowledge of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax rules.

• Experience drafting advanced estate planning documents and advising on trust and estate administration.

• An entrepreneurial approach, sound client service skills, and comfort in a direct client-facing role.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $235,000 to $300,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Atlanta, Georgia, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week.