Trusts and Estates Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney with over five years of experience to join its growing practice. This role involves working with clients on complex estate planning, wealth management, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate and wealth planning, asset protection, and experience handling both routine and sophisticated trusts and estates matters.

Location

• Raleigh, North Carolina

Duties

• Design and implement tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies
• Advise closely-held business owners on succession planning and asset protection
• Develop and execute estate plans tailored to individual client needs, including multi-generational planning
• Represent executors, administrators, and trustees in estate and trust administration
• Handle contentious estate matters, such as trust modifications, will contests, and family settlement agreements
• Provide guidance on charitable planning, including the establishment of private foundations

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of law firm experience in trusts and estates law
• Strong ambition and initiative in client service and legal practice
• Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on complex matters involving multiple family and financial dynamics

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials

Certifications

• Admission to the North Carolina State Bar or eligibility to waive in preferred

Skills

• Expertise in estate planning, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and probate law
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interaction and relationship management
• Knowledge of estate and trust administration, and experience in contentious probate matters
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on client goals

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Access to firm resources, including Corporate, Tax, and Family Law practice groups
• Collaborative and collegial office environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive setting

Area of concentration is entrepreneurial law. The main law office is headquartered in North Carolina. The law firm staffs sixty-seven proficient attorneys and a team of competent paralegals. There are four primary areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, litigation, commercial real estate and wealth preservation. The firm has received many accolades throughout the years. Community service and pro-bono work are supported at the law practice.