Hybrid Trusts & Estates Attorney – High-Net-Worth

Orion Placement; Detroit (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

Confidential Employer. a sophisticated private client law practice, seeks an attorney with 2+ years in trusts and estates to advise on estate planning, wills, trusts, and fiduciary matters for high-net-worth clients.

The role offers a hybrid schedule in Michigan (Grand Rapids or Detroit) with in-office and remote work, and requires Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive. You will draft estate documents, handle probate matters, and collaborate on tax planning and business succession.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, or related private client matters.
• Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Michigan.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and assisting with trust or estate administration.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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 prepare thoughtful, practical recommendations.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while building direct client relationships.
• Contribute to a collaborative practice valuing initiative, development, and client service.

Skills

Experience with trusts & estates

Legal writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer. a sophisticated private client law practice, seeks an attorney with 2+ years in trusts and estates to advise on estate planning, wills, trusts, and fiduciary matters for high-net-worth clients.

The role offers a hybrid schedule in Michigan (Grand Rapids or Detroit) with in-office and remote work, and requires Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive. You will draft estate documents, handle probate matters, and collaborate on tax planning and business succession.