Estate Planning Attorney

Orion Placement; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced estate planning attorney who can work remotely with occasional collaboration from the Atlanta office. The role requires a Georgia license and at least two years of estate planning experience to craft sophisticated documents and counsel clients.

You will handle probate, business succession, and tax-efficient planning while building long-term client relationships and staying current on evolving laws.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license.
• 2+ years of estate planning attorney experience.
• Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Working knowledge of probate and estate administration.
• Business succession planning experience is highly preferred.
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus but not required.
• Strong client counseling, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies tailored to their personal and financial goals.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning documents.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from beginning to resolution.
• Counsel business owners on business succession planning and wealth transfer strategies.
• Develop tax-efficient estate and gift planning solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and service.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professional advisors to deliver comprehensive planning solutions.
• Stay current on changes in estate planning, probate, trust, and tax law.

Skills

Estate planning

Client counseling

Drafting

Communication

Remote work

Independent work

Education

LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected estate planning and wealth preservation practice with a reputation for exceptional client service.
• Work with sophisticated estate planning, probate, estate administration, and business succession matters.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, with a preference for attorneys who can occasionally collaborate from the Atlanta office.
• Build long-term client relationships while making a meaningful impact on families, business owners, and future generations.
• Strong compensation package with significant bonus potential and long-term career growth.

Location: This role can be performed remotely anywhere, with preference for attorneys who can occasionally collaborate from the Atlanta office.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and have at least 2 years of estate planning experience. An LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is highly valued but not required.

About Us

We believe legal counsel should be personal, practical, and relationship-driven. Our attorneys serve as trusted advisors to individuals, families, and business owners, helping them protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and navigate life's most important transitions with confidence. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies tailored to their personal and financial goals.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning documents.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from beginning to resolution.
• Counsel business owners on business succession planning and wealth transfer strategies.
• Develop tax-efficient estate and gift planning solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and service.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professional advisors to deliver comprehensive planning solutions.
• Stay current on changes in estate planning, probate, trust, and tax law.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license.
• 2+ years of estate planning attorney experience.
• Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Working knowledge of probate and estate administration.
• Business succession planning experience is highly preferred.
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus but not required.
• Strong client counseling, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a collaborative, client-focused practice where quality work, professional autonomy, and exceptional client service are genuinely valued. You’ll handle meaningful, sophisticated matters while enjoying remote flexibility, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to grow alongside experienced estate planning professionals.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Open to remote (no need to be close to Atlanta), GA bar license, 2+ years of estate planning exp

Required Years as Associate: 2+

Additional context

• Relocation- No
• Packages - No

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role)

• 2–4 years: $150,000–$165,000
• 5–7 years: $165,000–$180,000
• 8+ years: $180,000–$200,000
• Bonus Potential: Up to $50,000