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Trusts and Estates Associate
- Location
- Atlanta, United States
- Work type
- On-site · Full-time
- Posted
- (1 day ago)
About the role
About the Role
Join the taxation 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 while working closely with an experienced partner and helping grow the practice.
What You'll Do
Advise individuals and families on complex estate planning and wealth transfer 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.
Build direct client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
What We're Looking For
Five to seven years of trusts and estates law experience, including work advising high-net-worth clients.
Strong knowledge of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax rules.
Experience drafting advanced estate planning documents and advising on trust and estate administration.
Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain admission.
Strong academic record, including a law school GPA of at least 3.0.
Entrepreneurial approach and comfort with direct, client-facing work.
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 regular in-office work.