Strategic Estates & Trusts Attorney

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for…

Company paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability plans

Flexible Spending Account

Profit Sharing 401k Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Lateral Attorney Referral Program

Tuition Assistance

Marketing Resources and Assistance

Personal mentor to guide practice

Job summary

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. in Pittsburgh seeks an attorney to join the Estates & Trusts practice, focusing on estate planning, business succession planning, and administration of estates and trusts.

The role involves drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, providing tax planning guidance, conducting legal research, and supporting fiduciary dispute matters; strong writing and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of estates and trusts law experience.
• Significant experience drafting estate planning documents.
• Experience with direct client contact.
• Excellent communication and writing/editing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other plan documents.
• Incorporate estate tax planning strategies (irrevocable/revocable trusts, SLATs, GRATs).
• Provide analysis and counsel on legal and tax issues related to estate planning and administration.
• Perform thorough legal research to identify information and guard against risks.
• Support disputes involving fiduciary responsibility and estates/trusts.
• Prepare inheritance and federal estate and gift tax returns.

Skills

Estates and trusts experience

Drafting estate planning documents

Client communication

Legal research

Time management

Education

Bar admission in Pennsylvania

Tools

iManage

Job description

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. in Pittsburgh seeks an attorney to join the Estates & Trusts practice, focusing on estate planning, business succession planning, and administration of estates and trusts.

The role involves drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, providing tax planning guidance, conducting legal research, and supporting fiduciary dispute matters; strong writing and client communication are essential.