Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney - Private Client Growth

Orionplacement; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Michigan is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney to join our private client practice. You will handle sophisticated estate planning, tax, trust administration, probate, and wealth preservation matters for individuals, families, and fiduciaries, working directly with a collaborative team.

This on-site role requires a Michigan Bar license and 6+ years of directly relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 6+ years of estate planning, trusts & Estates, probate, and tax law experience.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, communication, and client counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' financial circumstances, family needs, and long-term goals.
• Advise individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on estate planning, wealth preservation, and succession strategies.
• Counsel clients on estate and gift tax considerations and strategies designed to minimize tax liabilities.
• Handle trust administration and ensure trusts are administered in accordance with governing documents and applicable law.
• Manage probate matters, including court proceedings, asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution of assets.
• Draft and review sophisticated estate planning, trust, probate, and related legal documents with precision.
• Analyze complex legal and financial circumstances and develop practical solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Build strong, trusted client relationships through clear communication and responsive legal counsel.
• Identify and pursue appropriate business development opportunities to grow the practice.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical

Communication

Client counseling

Discretion

Attention to detail

Judgment

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Orionplacement in Michigan is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney to join our private client practice. You will handle sophisticated estate planning, tax, trust administration, probate, and wealth preservation matters for individuals, families, and fiduciaries, working directly with a collaborative team.

This on-site role requires a Michigan Bar license and 6+ years of directly relevant experience.