Estate Planning Attorney

A prestigious, highly specialized law firm in Austin, TX, is seeking an Associate Estate Planning Attorney to join its team of award winning legal professionals. This role is tailored for a dedicated attorney with 3+ years of experience in estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, providing sophisticated advice and client-centered solutions.

Associate Estate Planning Attorney Responsibilities:

• Estate Plan Development: Design and implement comprehensive estate plans tailored to the unique needs of high-net-worth clients, including drafting wills, trusts, and other essential estate planning documents.
• Client Consultation: Conduct in-depth consultations with clients to understand their financial objectives, familial considerations, and long-term goals, ensuring personalized and effective planning.
• Wealth Transfer Strategies: Advise clients on wealth transfer strategies, including tax considerations, charitable giving, business succession planning, and generation-skipping transfer tax.
• Trust and Estate Administration: Manage matters related to the administration of trusts and estates, ensuring compliance with legal and tax obligations.
• Tax Planning: Collaborate with financial advisors and tax professionals to optimize estate and gift tax planning strategies.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing counsel and adapting plans as needed to reflect changes in clients' lives and goals.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Stay informed of legal developments in estate planning, tax law, and trust administration to provide cutting-edge legal advice.

Associate Estate Planning Attorney Requirements:

• JD from a top 100 law school with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in estate planning, specifically with high-net-worth individuals.
• Active membership in the Texas State Bar.
• Proficient in drafting complex estate planning documents and a thorough understanding of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to build trust with clients.

Why Join:

• Work directly with high-profile clients, providing legal solutions that significantly impact their financial futures.
• Be part of an award winning, experienced, supportive team committed to excellence and professional growth.
• Enjoy a rewarding compensation package of $200k+ with benefits that emphasize a holistically successful life in and outside of the office.

Only candidates located in the Austin area, or with immediate plans to move here and currently admitted to the Texas State Bar, will be considered.