Tax & Trusts Attorney: Build Your Practice with Clients

WV Bar; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Bar in Charleston, West Virginia seeks a Tax / Trusts & Estates Associate with 5 years of experience to join our established team. You will work on sophisticated tax and estate planning matters, build meaningful client relationships, and develop a strong foundation for a long-term practice in tax, estate planning, trusts and estate administration.

We welcome attorneys with strong research and writing skills who are eager to learn across related practice areas, and you will have opportunities

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5 years of legal experience.
• Admission to the West Virginia Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with experienced attorneys on matters involving federal and state tax.
• Assist with estate planning and wealth-transfer planning.
• Prepare, review, and revise wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate documents.
• Contribute to estate and trust administration and related matters.
• Engage in tax planning and analysis and in estates and trusts litigation.
• Research and analyze complex legal and tax issues and communicate findings.
• Directly communicate with clients and other professional advisors.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Client service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

WV Bar in Charleston, West Virginia seeks a Tax / Trusts & Estates Associate with 5 years of experience to join our established team. You will work on sophisticated tax and estate planning matters, build meaningful client relationships, and develop a strong foundation for a long-term practice in tax, estate planning, trusts and estate administration.

We welcome attorneys with strong research and writing skills who are eager to learn across related practice areas, and you will have opportunities