Senior Trusts & Estates Counsel – Naples

Dentons; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Dentons is seeking a senior Trusts, Estates & Wealth Preservation Attorney to join our Naples, Florida office. The successful candidate will lead the trusts and estates practice, leverage an established book of business, and collaborate with firm leadership to expand service offerings and grow the practice.

The role requires a Florida Bar active member with at least ten years of experience in trusts and estates, strong drafting and communication skills, and a track record of leadership.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Established and portable book of business.
• Strong leadership potential and interest in shaping the future direction of the practice.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level counsel in estate planning, wealth transfer, and related matters for individuals and families.
• Manage and grow an existing book of business while contributing to overall practice expansion.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to enhance the scope and capabilities of the Trusts, Estates & Wealth Preservation group.
• Draft a broad range of estate planning documents including wills, trust agreements and related instruments.
• Direct and frequent client interaction.
• Counsel fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts.
• Prepare and review federal estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns.
• General estate, trust and tax-related research and writing.
• Support the litigation practice in matters relating to wills, trusts, and fiduciary administration.

Skills

Florida Bar member

10+ years experience

Book of business

Leadership potential

Written communication

Job description

Dentons is seeking a senior Trusts, Estates & Wealth Preservation Attorney to join our Naples, Florida office. The successful candidate will lead the trusts and estates practice, leverage an established book of business, and collaborate with firm leadership to expand service offerings and grow the practice.

The role requires a Florida Bar active member with at least ten years of experience in trusts and estates, strong drafting and communication skills, and a track record of leadership.