Trusts and Estates Associate
True Talent Solutions Partners · Atlanta · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
A legal services firm is seeking a client-focused Trusts and Estates Associate to join its taxation and wealth planning practice in Atlanta. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families while working closely with an experienced partner and helping grow client relationships.
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, executors, and other fiduciaries on trust and estate administration and their duties.
- Work directly with clients and develop strong, lasting client relationships.
- Help build and expand the practice while taking on work from a senior partner over time.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Five to seven years of trusts and estates experience, generally at the fifth- to seventh-year associate level.
- A Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain admission.
- Experience advising high-net-worth clients on estate and wealth transfer planning.
- Strong knowledge of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax rules.
- Experience drafting advanced estate planning documents and advising on trust and estate administration.
- A law school GPA of at least 3.0 and a stable work history, or clear explanations for shorter tenures.
- An entrepreneurial approach and comfort with direct client interaction and a collaborative, smaller-office environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary range: $235,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Hybrid, based in Atlanta, Georgia.