Junior Estate Planning Attorney - Wealth & Tax Strategy

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

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.