Estate Planning Attorney

AtWork Group; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

AtWork Group in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time estate planning attorney to craft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection plans, guiding clients through complex processes with a client-centered approach.

You will meet clients online, in-office at two NC locations, or via in-home consultations across the Triad, delivering clear advice, ensuring proper probate handling, and maintaining organized case records.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license.
• 5+ years in estate planning, probate & trust administration.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning.
• Board Certified Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Consult with prospective clients and lead them through a comprehensive estate planning process.
• Provide expert legal advice and deliver superior estate planning and asset protection work products.
• Research, design, and create complex, customized estate plans tailored to each client’s needs.
• Guide clients through the probate process with clear, actionable advice.
• Represent clients in uncontested guardianship and probate hearings.
• Create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; educate clients on retirement, charitable giving, and insurance options.
• Maintain detailed, organized records of client interactions and case progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

J.D.

LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning

ABA membership in good standing

Tools

WealthDocx

ElderDocx

Job description

A law firm in Winston‑Salem is looking for a full‑time estate planning attorney who possesses strong negotiation and organizational abilities. In this role, you’ll create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for clients and their families, guide them through complex legal processes, and help ensure every estate is managed in accordance with the owner’s intentions. This is awell‑established Trusts & Estates firm with a reputation for combining deep legal expertise with a genuinely client‑centered approach. The firm serves a wide range of clients: individuals, couples, and families with special‑needs dependents. It takes pride in tailoring every estate plan to the client’s unique situation. The practice offers a flexible service model, allowing clients to be served online, in‑office at two NC locations, or through in‑home consultations across the Triad area, making quality legal representation accessible to people from all walks of life. For an attorney who values meaningful work, modern tools, and a culture that prioritizes both legal excellence and compassionate service, this is a compelling place to build a career.

Job Type: Full-time

Summary of Responsibilities

• Consult with prospective clients and lead them through a comprehensive estate planning process.
• Provide expert legal advice and deliver superior estate planning and asset protection work products.
• Research, design, and create complex, customized estate plans tailored to each client’s needs.
• Guide clients through the probate process with clear, actionable advice.
• Represent clients in uncontested guardianship and probate hearings.
• Create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; educate clients on retirement, charitable giving, and insurance options.
• Maintain detailed, organized records of client interactions and case progress.

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license
• 5+ years in estate planning, probate & trust administration
• J.D.
• Undergraduate legal background
• ABA membership in good standing
• Strong communication skills in high‑stress situations
• Knowledge of title insurance, wills, trusts & litigation
• WealthDocx or ElderDocx software experience
• LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning
• Board Certified Specialist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance