Trust & Estate Attorney

Jobot; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly qualified partner-level Trusts & Estates attorney with a minimum of 6 years’ experience to join our Florida offices. You will support high-net-worth individuals and multinational families through sophisticated estate, income, partnership, tax, and succession planning.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, the firm serves a national and international client base with a commitment to exemplary client service, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration across corporate, tax, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in estate, wealth, or tax planning, with evidence in domestic and international matters.
• Proficiency in drafting sophisticated legal documents: wills, trusts, partnership agreements, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; client-facing confidence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design & implement complex domestic and international estate plans using wills, trusts, and other vehicles.
• Advise on income, partnership, corporate, and personal planning strategies for high net-worth clients.
• Analyze and optimize transfer-tax issues including gift, estate, and generation-skipping taxes.
• Lead client relationships and mentor associates and staff within the practice group.
• Collaborate across firm with corporate, tax, family office and other teams.

Education

J.D. and admission to the Florida Bar

LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning

Job description

Salary: $225,000 - $250,000 per year

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jake Vogel

A bit about us:

We are a prominent business law firm based in Florida, known for its exceptional legal services and client-focused approach. With approximately 100 attorneys, the firm operates out of several offices throughout the state. We serve a diverse client base with a Florida focus and an international scope, frequently handling matters in Europe, Asia, and South America. The firm prides itself on delivering creative, effective, and passionate client service to resolve any problem and take advantage of any opportunity. Our practice areas include commercial litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, corporate law, and more.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• And Much More!

Job Details

We are seeking a highly qualified, partner-level Trusts & Estates attorney with a minimum of 6 years’ experience. You’ll support high-net-worth individuals and multinational families through comprehensive, sophisticated estate, income, partnership, tax, and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & implement complex domestic and international estate plans, utilizing wills, trusts, and other vehicles.
• Advise on income, partnership, corporate, and personal planning strategies for high net-worth clients.
• Analyze and optimize transfer-tax issues including gift, estate, and generation-skipping taxes.
• Develop philanthropic planning, including public charities and private foundations.
• Conduct financial modeling to present tax and planning scenarios.
• Lead client relationships, fostering new opportunities and maintaining long-term client satisfaction.
• Supervise and mentor associate attorneys and support staff within the practice group.
• Collaborate across firm, engaging with corporate, tax, family office, and other teams.
• Maintain compliance and stay current with evolving federal and Florida estate and tax laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to the Florida Bar.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in estate, wealth, or tax planning, with evidence in both domestic and international matters.
• LL.M. in Tax or Estate Planning strongly preferred.
• Experience advising high net-worth or multinational individuals/families.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a book of business.
• Proficiency in drafting sophisticated legal documents: wills, trusts, partnership agreements, etc.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling capability, and strategic insight.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills—mentorship and client-facing confidence essential.
• Collaborative mindset and dedication to the firm’s team-driven culture.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.