Trusts & Estates Attorney

Pay: $160000.00 - $225000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected Trusts & Estates practice where youll 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

Youll 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.

JPC-1743

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: MI bar license 6 yrs of estate planning T&E and tax law experience

• Required Years as Associate 6
• Additional context: Relocation- no Packages - no
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 6 years: $160K$180K
  • 10 years: $180K$205K
  • 15 years: $205K$225K

Submission Email: Lindsae -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney for a sophisticated private client practice handling estate planning tax trusts probate and wealth preservation. Michigan Bar required; 6 years directly relevant experience 10 years preferred.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Trusts & Estates Attorney - Warner Norcross Judd- JPC- 1743 - source

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• Client job title: Trusts & Estates Attorney
• Location: Grand Rapids MI / Detroit MI
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