Trust & Estates Attorney

Offit Kurman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman seeks a Trusts & Estates Associate in Philadelphia with 3–5 years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related taxation. The role emphasizes sophisticated planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, with exposure to closely held business planning and tax issues.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. with Pennsylvania Bar admission and demonstrate strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, able to manage

Qualifications

• J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
• Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• 3 to 5 years of trusts and estates, estate planning, estate and trust administration, or related tax planning
• Working knowledge of federal estate, gift, and income tax principles
• Experience drafting estate planning documents (trusts, wills, powers of attorney)
• Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage assignments independently while collaborating with partners and senior attorneys

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning and wealth transfer strategies
• Draft and revise estate planning documents (revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney)
• Support business succession planning for closely held businesses
• Analyze tax issues (estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, income tax) and implement tax-efficient planning
• Collaborate with corporate and transactional attorneys on ownership, restructuring, and liquidity events
• Work with clients, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to implement recommendations
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on trusts, estates, and tax matters
• Assist with estate and trust administration and fiduciary communications

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D.

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Job description

We are seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Philadelphia Estates & Trusts practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and taxation, with an interest in working on sophisticated planning matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Exposure to closely held business planning, business succession planning, and related tax issues is preferred.

Qualifications:

• J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
• Pennsylvania Bar admission
• 3 to 5 years of experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, estate and trust administration, or related tax planning
• Working knowledge of federal estate, gift, and income tax principles
• Experience drafting estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related instruments
• Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage assignments independently while working collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and trust and estate administration
• Draft and revise a variety of estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related agreements
• Support business succession planning and estate planning for closely held business owners
• Analyze estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and income tax issues and assist in implementing tax-efficient planning strategies
• Collaborate with corporate and transactional attorneys on matters involving business ownership, restructuring, and liquidity events
• Work closely with clients, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to implement planning recommendations
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding trusts, estates, and tax matters
• Assist with estate and trust administration matters, including fiduciary guidance and beneficiary communications

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and tax matters while developing strong client relationships and technical expertise within a collaborative and growing practice.