Trust & Estates Attorney

gpac; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Shared

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Tax Attorney to join its Downtown Milwaukee Trusts & Estates practice. This role focuses on sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, with an emphasis on tax-efficient strategies and complex trusts.

You will draft wills and trusts, advise closely held businesses on succession, and coordinate with CPAs and other advisors. Hybrid schedule and strong book of business growth potential are available.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active Wisconsin bar in good standing.
• 5+ years of sophisticated estate planning and tax experience preferred.
• LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred; CPA experience considered.
• Advanced knowledge of estate planning, trusts, and tax law.
• Experience advising closely held business owners on succession.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced estate planning strategies for high-net-worth clients.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related documents.
• Advise business owners on wealth transfer and tax-efficient planning.
• Counsel clients, fiduciaries, and advisors on complex tax matters.
• Coordinate with CPAs and other professionals for tax and estate planning.
• Assist with estate and trust administration as needed.
• Opportunity to develop and grow a portable book of business.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Client advising

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. degree

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Wisconsin bar admission

Job description

A well-established law firm in Downtown Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Business Attorney to join its sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with advanced estate planning and tax experience who enjoys working with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries.

The Opportunity

• Design and implement sophisticated estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Draft complex estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts
• Advise closely held business owners on business succession, wealth transfer, and tax-efficient planning strategies.
• Counsel clients, families, private foundations, fiduciaries, and other professional advisors on complex estate and tax matters.
• Advise clients on federal and state income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Assist with estate and trust administration and coordinate with outside CPAs and other professional advisors.
• Opportunity to develop and grow a portable book of business.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the Wisconsin state bar.
• 5+ years of sophisticated estate planning and tax-oriented experience preferred.
• LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred; comparable tax experience, including CPA experience, will be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of estate planning techniques, trust and estate administration, and federal and state tax law.
• Experience advising closely held business owners and business succession planning preferred.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply complex tax concepts to sophisticated client situations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a substantial and varied caseload.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000-$185,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Additional billable-hour and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with firm matching and profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a respected, full-service law firm with a sophisticated client base and a strong commitment to developing its Trusts & Estates practice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.