Trust & Estates Attorney

Law Firms; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

2 to 3 weeks of paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms in Missouri is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join a well-established Trusts & Estates practice. This role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, and advising individuals and families on wealth preservation and succession planning.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (3 days remote) with mentorship, growth opportunities, and strong compensation aligned with market norms for qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Estate Planning, Probate, or Trusts & Estates experience and knowledge of trust administration and estate planning documents.
• Active state bar license with excellent client communication, drafting, and analytical skills, capable of independently managing a sophisticated caseload.
• Generous benefits package and opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and partnership potential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, trust administration, probate matters, wealth preservation, and business succession planning from consult through completion.

Skills

Estate planning experience

Bar license

Client communication

Independent caseload management

Job description

Estate Planning Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join a well-established and growing Trusts & Estates practice. This role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, and advising individuals and families on wealth preservation and succession planning.

Location

Hybrid (3 days remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives
• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, trust administration, probate matters, wealth preservation, and business succession planning while managing matters from initial consultation through completion

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Estate Planning, Probate, or Trusts & Estates experience with strong knowledge of trust administration, probate proceedings, and estate planning documents
• Active state bar license with excellent client communication, drafting, and analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage a sophisticated caseload
• Generous benefits package
• Collaborative team with excellent mentorship, career growth, and partnership potential

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 2 to 3 weeks of paid time off