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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, with the opportunity to develop long-term client relationships and take on an established practice as a senior partner approaches retirement.
What You'll Do
Advise individuals and families on estate planning and complex wealth transfer strategies.
Draft and review wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable giving plans, and related documents.
Counsel trustees and executors on fiduciary duties and trust and estate administration.
Work directly with clients and build trusted, ongoing 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 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 in a direct, client-facing role.
Stable work history, or clear context for shorter tenures, and willingness to provide conflicts information before an offer.
Comfort working in a small-office environment and being in the office at least three days per week.
Authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $235,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid work arrangement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.