Trust and Estates Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate in Clayton, Missouri. This growth-oriented role requires a minimum of 2+ years of experience in Trusts & Estates, along with strong client-facing communication skills and attention to detail. The associate will manage complex estate planning matters with high-net-worth individuals while supporting a senior shareholder. The work culture emphasizes quality over quantity in billable hours and offers occasional work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of actual Trusts & Estates experience.
• Strong attention to detail and solid client-facing communication skills.
• Licensed and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle Trusts & Estates matters from start to finish.
• Assist a senior shareholder with advanced estate planning.
• Work directly with clients to draft and implement estate planning documents.

Skills

Trusts & Estates experience

Client-facing communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a well-established, highly respected law firm to identify a Trusts & Estates Associate to support a senior shareholder with a significant high-net-worth client portfolio. This is a growth-oriented role for an attorney who wants hands‑on responsibility and exposure to sophisticated estate planning matters in a traditional, quality-focused firm environment.

Opportunity

Ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of direct Trusts & Estates experience who is comfortable managing matters with minimal oversight and enjoys working closely with high-net-worth individuals. The associate will play a key role in servicing complex estate planning needs while supporting a broader mix of T&E and select business clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle Trusts & Estates matters from start to finish with limited handholding
• Assist a senior shareholder with advanced estate planning and HNW client matters
• Work directly with clients to draft, review, and implement estate planning documents
• Manage deadlines and client communications independently
• Support a mix of individual estate planning and some business‑related matters

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of actual Trusts & Estates experience (must be practice-based; no academic‑only experience)
• Prior experience or exposure working with high-net-worth individuals
• Ability to manage matters independently and take ownership of work
• Strong attention to detail and solid client-facing communication skills
• Licensed and in good standing (or eligible to waive‑in, if applicable)

Client Base

• Primary focus: high-net-worth individuals
• Role directly supports the firm's HNW shareholder
• Additional work with average T&E clients
• Some exposure to business clients

Work Environment & Culture

• 100% in-office firm culture with flexibility for occasional work-from-home days as needed
• Strong emphasis on quality billable hours over quantity
• Professional environment with high standards and long-term stability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.