Trusts and Estates Associate
- Atlanta, GA, United States
$235,000 to $300,000 USD / year
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- Pay
- $235,000 to $300,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Join the tax and wealth planning practice of a national law firm as a client-facing trusts and estates associate. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning and administration, with meaningful opportunity to build client relationships and grow your practice.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Advise individuals and families on wealth transfer and estate planning strategies.
- Draft and review wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable giving plans, and related documents.
- Counsel trustees and executors on trust and estate administration and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Work directly with clients and develop lasting client relationships.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Five to seven years of trusts and estates law experience advising high-net-worth clients.
- Strong knowledge of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax regimes.
- Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and advising on trust and estate administration.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain admission.
- Strong academic record, including a law school GPA of at least 3.0.
- Entrepreneurial, client-focused approach and comfort working in a small office environment.
- Stable work history or clear explanations for shorter tenures.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary range: $235,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in Atlanta, Georgia, with in-office work at least three days per week.