Trusts & Estates Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected Trusts & Estates practice where you'll work on sophisticated estate planning, tax, trust administration, probate, and wealth preservation matters.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys and paralegals while advising individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on meaningful, high-impact matters.
• Build a broad and rewarding private client practice with significant opportunities for professional growth and business development.
• Work on complex matters alongside experienced attorneys while maintaining direct client relationships and meaningful responsibility.
• Enjoy a collegial, team-oriented environment designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance.

Location : Grand Rapids, MI or Detroit, MI — on-site in a professional law firm environment with a collaborative team atmosphere.

Note : Must have an active Michigan Bar license in good standing and 6+ years of directly relevant experience in estate planning, Trusts & Estates, and tax law. A portable book of business is not required.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a sophisticated private client practice and a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, practical legal counsel. Our team values collaboration, professional excellence, client service, and building careers that can thrive for the long term. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' financial circumstances, family needs, and long-term goals.
• Advise individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on estate planning, wealth preservation, and succession strategies.
• Counsel clients on estate and gift tax considerations and strategies designed to minimize tax liabilities.
• Handle trust administration and ensure trusts are administered in accordance with governing documents and applicable law.
• Manage probate matters, including court proceedings, asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution of assets.
• Draft and review sophisticated estate planning, trust, probate, and related legal documents with precision.
• Analyze complex legal and financial circumstances and develop practical solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Build strong, trusted client relationships through clear communication and responsive legal counsel.
• Identify and pursue appropriate business development opportunities to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 6+ years of directly relevant estate planning, Trusts & Estates, probate, and tax law experience.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and estate and gift tax matters.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage sophisticated client matters independently.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives while working with talented professionals who value teamwork over internal competition. We foster a supportive, collegial culture where attorneys can grow their practices, collaborate on challenging matters, contribute to the community, and build a sustainable long-term career. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney who wants sophisticated work, meaningful client relationships, and a strong platform for continued growth.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance