Overview
Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney Jobs in Birmingham, MI at Career Connections
Location: Birmingham, Michigan
Experience: 3–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking a talented Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its growing private client practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer matters.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in trusts and estates law, intellectual curiosity, strong analytical abilities, and a genuine interest in developing expertise in complex estate and tax planning.
Responsibilities
- Assist with sophisticated estate planning matters for high-net-worth individuals and families.
- Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
- Support planning strategies involving wealth transfer, estate tax, and gift tax considerations.
- Work with business owners and families on estate and succession planning matters.
- Assist with trust and estate administration.
- Conduct legal and tax-related research.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex estate planning strategies.
- Build strong relationships with clients and provide exceptional client service.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law.
- 3–5 years of Trusts & Estates experience.
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients is strongly preferred.
- Tax experience or a strong tax background is highly preferred.
- Experience advising business owners and families with significant assets is a plus.
- Strong drafting, analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Highly intelligent, curious, and motivated to learn complex legal and tax concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sophisticated matters.
Pay: $140,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney
Company: Career Connections
Location: Birmingham, MI
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