Junior Estate Planning Associate

Nelson Mullins; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Mullins in Boca Raton, Florida, seeks a motivated Junior Estate Planning Associate to join its Private Wealth Services team, advising high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth transfer, estate and tax planning.

You will draft estate planning documents, assist with tax strategies, support trust administration, and collaborate with clients and professionals to implement comprehensive wealth plans.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar.
• 1–2 years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, tax, or related private client matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals and families is a plus.
• LL.M in Estate Planning or Taxation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives.
• Assist with design and implementation of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Support trust and estate administration, probate, and fiduciary compliance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on federal and state estate and tax issues.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and other professionals to implement wealth plans.
• Participate in client meetings and develop client relations.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Time management

Client relations

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Florida Bar admission

LL.M in Estate Planning or Taxation

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Estate Planning Associate to join its growing Private Wealth Services team in Boca Raton, Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney to work alongside experienced estate planning practitioners advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on sophisticated wealth transfer, estate, tax, and business succession matters.

A Day in the Life

Recognized as leaders in their fields, the attorneys in our dynamic and growing Boca Raton office provide a wide array of legal services to clients with business interests and investments throughout Florida and beyond.

What you’ll do:

• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related instruments.
• Assist with the design and implementation of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies.
• Support attorneys in trust and estate administration matters, including probate proceedings and fiduciary compliance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on federal and state estate, gift, income, and trust taxation issues.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to help implement comprehensive wealth planning strategies.
• Participate in client meetings and develop strong client relation
• Contribute to practice development and business development initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Salary Range: $185,000-$195,000

Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market factors.

In addition, Nelson Mullins offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time and firm holidays
• Professional development and CLE support
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Bonus opportunities based on performance

We Know You

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar.
• 1-2 years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, tax, or related private client matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families is a plus.
• LL.M in Estate Planning or Taxation strongly preferred.

Who We Are

Nelson Mullins offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where attorneys work closely with colleagues across the firm's national platform. Attorneys benefit from meaningful client interaction, professional development opportunities, and a culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and exceptional client service.

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.