Trusts and Estates Associate

True Talent Solutions Partners; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

True Talent Solutions Partners in Atlanta, GA, seeks a client-facing trusts and estates associate for a national law firm. You will advise high-net-worth individuals on complex estate planning, draft documents, and counsel trustees and executors, with meaningful opportunity to grow a practice and build lasting client relationships.

This hybrid role requires 5–7 years of trusts and estates experience, admission to Georgia bar (or eligibility), and a strong academic record.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of trusts and estates law experience advising high-net-worth clients.
• Knowledge of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax regimes.
• Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and advising on trust and estate administration.
• Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain admission.
• Strong academic record (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Entrepreneurial, client-focused approach; comfortable in a small office.
• Stable work history or explanations for shorter tenures.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on wealth transfer and estate planning strategies.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable giving plans, and related documents.
• Counsel trustees and executors on trust and estate administration and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Develop lasting client relationships through direct client contact.

Skills

Trusts and estates law

High-net-worth client advisory

Drafting estate planning documents

Client relationship development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia bar admission eligibility

Job description

About the Role

Join the tax and wealth planning practice of a national law firm as a client-facing trusts and estates associate. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning and administration, with meaningful opportunity to build client relationships and grow your practice.

What You’ll Do

• Advise individuals and families on wealth transfer and estate planning strategies.

• Draft and review wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable giving plans, and related documents.

• Counsel trustees and executors on trust and estate administration and fiduciary responsibilities.

• Work directly with clients and develop lasting client relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Five to seven years of trusts and estates law experience advising high-net-worth clients.

• Strong knowledge of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax regimes.

• Experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and advising on trust and estate administration.

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain admission.

• Strong academic record, including a law school GPA of at least 3.0.

• Entrepreneurial, client-focused approach and comfort working in a small office environment.

• Stable work history or clear explanations for shorter tenures.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $235,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Atlanta, Georgia, with in-office work at least three days per week.