Estates & Trusts Attorney

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for…

Company paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability plans

Flexible Spending Account

Profit Sharing 401k Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Lateral Attorney Referral Program

Tuition Assistance

Marketing Resources and Assistance

Personal mentor to guide practice

Job summary

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. in Pittsburgh seeks an attorney to join the Estates & Trusts practice, focusing on estate planning, business succession planning, and administration of estates and trusts.

The role involves drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, providing tax planning guidance, conducting legal research, and supporting fiduciary dispute matters; strong writing and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of estates and trusts law experience.
• Significant experience drafting estate planning documents.
• Experience with direct client contact.
• Excellent communication and writing/editing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other plan documents.
• Incorporate estate tax planning strategies (irrevocable/revocable trusts, SLATs, GRATs).
• Provide analysis and counsel on legal and tax issues related to estate planning and administration.
• Perform thorough legal research to identify information and guard against risks.
• Support disputes involving fiduciary responsibility and estates/trusts.
• Prepare inheritance and federal estate and gift tax returns.

Skills

Estates and trusts experience

Drafting estate planning documents

Client communication

Legal research

Time management

Education

Bar admission in Pennsylvania

Tools

iManage

Job description

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are ranked as the 10th largest law firm in Pittsburgh according to the 2025-2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We are seeking an attorney to join the Estates & Trusts practice group in our Pittsburgh office. The attorney will work closely with our practice group on all facets of estate planning, business succession planning, and the administration of estates and trusts. Some of the key responsibilities are listed below:

• Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate and succession plan documents.
• Incorporate estate tax planning strategies including irrevocable and revocable trusts, wills, Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) and Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs).
• Provide analysis and counsel to clients on legal and tax issues relating to estate planning and administration.
• Perform thorough legal research, identifying necessary information to navigate and guard against legal risks facing the client.
• Provide support for disputes involving fiduciary responsibility, estates and trusts, and other family matters.
• Prepare inheritance tax returns as well as federal estate and gift tax returns.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• License to practice law in Pennsylvania
• 4+ years' experience in estates and trusts law
• Significant experience drafting estate planning documents
• Experience with direct client contact
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork
• A strong drive to provide proactive, client-focused legal services

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in business and entity formation and governance
• Experience with asset transfers, trust funding, and related documentation as part of effectuating an estate plan
• Experience with iManage document management system
• Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred
• Active Notary license

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS

Analytical Detail Oriented Social Perceptiveness Adaptability Resourceful

Independently Motivated Communication Skills Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Organization

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to:

Travel about 10% of the day to inside or outside worksites beyond the corporate office, representing Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, and telephone. Work is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

This is a salaried full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday work hours. Extended hours may be needed on occasion to complete company objectives.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its associates and encourages ongoing writing, speaking, publishing, and other professional and business development opportunities.

The associate will be assigned a mentor through our mentorship program, an individual marketing budget for business development efforts, along with structured guidance and direction for how to develop their own practice.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, Tucker will provide access to company benefit plans including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individuals and family
• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Lateral Attorney Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Marketing Resources and Assistance
• Personal mentor to provide guidance and advice to develop your practice

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Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.

* as Tucker Arensberg, L.L.P.