Estate Planning & Trusts Attorney — Hybrid & Mentorship

Orion Placement; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to advise high-net-worth individuals and families. You'll draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and guide probate and fiduciary matters while coordinating with a collaborative private client team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with offices in Grand Rapids or Detroit, MI; Michigan Bar admission required; 2+ years of relevant experience; base salary $160,000–$200,000 plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of trusts and estates or estate planning experience.
• Hands-on drafting experience with estate planning documents.
• Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning, trusts, wealth preservation, and asset protection strategies.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with trust and estate administration, probate proceedings, and fiduciary matters.
• Collaborate on estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and business succession strategies.
• Develop customized estate plans addressing clients' financial and family goals.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while building client relationships.
• Contribute to a collaborative practice focused on exceptional client service.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Michigan

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to advise high-net-worth individuals and families. You'll draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and guide probate and fiduciary matters while coordinating with a collaborative private client team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with offices in Grand Rapids or Detroit, MI; Michigan Bar admission required; 2+ years of relevant experience; base salary $160,000–$200,000 plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.