Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis is seeking an associate attorney to join its Private Client Services practice. You will work on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, and transfer tax matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, executives, and fiduciaries within a collaborative AmLaw 100 platform.

The Private Client Services Group handles complex estate planning, wealth preservation, wealth transfer, charitable planning, and related tax

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and commitment to outstanding client service.
• Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in estate planning, tax, private wealth, or related areas; junior candidates welcome.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, or closely held businesses preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build client relationships.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills with attention to detail.
• Indiana bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly after hire.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer strategies, scaled to experience.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other planning documents.
• Assist with trust and estate administration, probate filings, and asset transfers.
• Prepare estate, gift, and fiduciary tax filings; stay current on tax laws and planning strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on tax, probate, and private wealth issues.
• Participate in client meetings and tailor planning strategies, including business succession.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver coordinated counsel.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Collaborative

Excellent written and oral comms

Client counseling

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis is seeking an associate attorney to join its Private Client Services practice. You will work on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, and transfer tax matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, executives, and fiduciaries within a collaborative AmLaw 100 platform.

The Private Client Services Group handles complex estate planning, wealth preservation, wealth transfer, charitable planning, and related tax