Staff Attorney

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerant Law seeks a Staff Attorney in Nevada to join a flexible, collaborative team focused on sophisticated estate planning and trust administration for UHNW clients. The role includes early client work with mentorship from senior attorneys and requires active Nevada licensure.

The position is hybrid, with a preference for working from the Las Vegas office part of the week. Prior trusts/estates exposure is valued, and strong drafting and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada Bar license in good standing; must be located in Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Draft core estate planning documents for UHNW clients, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and health directives.
• Assist with private trust company administration, including documentation and governance materials.
• Support with formation and governance of LLCs and related entities, including annual lists and operating agreements.
• Assist with probate filings and estate administrations, including inventories and beneficiary communications.
• Coordinate with fiduciaries, financial institutions, and advisors on tax and transfer documentation.

Job description

Overview

Accelerant Law was founded by entrepreneurial-minded attorneys who strive to modernize the current approach to estate planning by incorporating 21st-century business practices and technology into a sophisticated estate planning practice. Our firm aims to provide ultra-high net worth families with contemporary estate planning strategies, in a transparent, proactive, and innovative manner.

Position

Accelerant Law is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our growing team in a flexible, supportive, and highly collaborative environment. This role is ideal for an attorney who is looking for a non-traditional or flexible schedule, values hands-on learning, and wants meaningful exposure to sophisticated estate planning and trust administration work.

The Staff Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys on a wide range of matters, including estate planning, trust administration, and private trust company operations. You will be directly involved in client work from the outset, with mentorship and guidance provided along the way. Prior experience in trusts and estates is preferred but not required—we are committed to training the right candidate who is detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn.

Location

This position is open only to candidates who are physically located in Nevada and actively licensed to practice law in Nevada. The role will be a hybrid role, with a preference for the attorney to work from our Las Vegas office location 2 days per week.

Essential Responsibilities

• Estate Planning Drafting
  • Draft core estate planning documents, including: Revocable and irrevocable trusts, Wills, Powers of attorney, Advance health care directives, Trust amendments and restatements.
  • Support senior attorneys in implementing advanced estate planning strategies for UHNW clients.
• Private Trust Company (PTC) Administration
  • Assist with administration of client private trust companies.
  • Prepare internal documentation and compliance materials.
  • Draft agendas, resolutions, minutes, and supporting materials.
  • Help organize and assemble meeting materials and follow-up action items.
• Entity Formation and Corporate Support
  • Assist with formation of limited liability company’s entities.
  • File annual lists for private trust companies.
  • Draft and revise operating agreements and related governance documents.
• Probate and Estate Administration
  • Assist with probate filings and court-supervised estate administrations.
  • Prepare inventories, accountings, and beneficiary communications.
  • Coordinate with fiduciaries, financial institutions, and other advisors.
• Tax and Transfer Documentation
  • Draft federal gift tax returns (Form 709).
  • Assist with estate tax return data collection and coordination.
  • Prepare deeds and real estate transfer documents.
  • Coordinate recording and related filings.

Experience / Education Requirements:

• Active Nevada Bar license in good standing; must be located in Nevada.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience or demonstrated interest in trusts and estates.
• Experience or exposure to trusts, estates, probate, or trust administration preferred.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.
• Self-motivated attorney with a strong work ethic and client-service mindset.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000, based on relevant experience.