Trusts and Estates Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Diversity & inclusion

Balanced lifestyle

Community engagement initiatives

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Bloomfield Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Partner with a portable book of business to join their practice. The team focuses on complex estate planning, trust administration, wealth preservation, business succession, and probate litigation.

The candidate should have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Michigan bar, and demonstrate leadership by mentoring juniors while driving growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Experience with high net worth families and complex estate planning.
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.
• Advise clients on tax implications and strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Handle probate processes, including court proceedings and asset distribution.
• Manage and administer trusts in compliance with laws and agreements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax law

Probate law

Trust law

High net worth clients

Mentoring junior attorneys

Drafting precise documents

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Trusts and Estates Partner with a portable book of business to join their practice in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of over 30 attorneys and paralegals, advising clients on complex estate planning, trust administration, wealth preservation, business succession, and probate litigation.

Duties

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.
• Advise clients on tax implications and strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Handle probate processes, including court proceedings and asset distribution.
• Manage and administer trusts in compliance with laws and agreements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in estate planning, tax law, probate law, and trust law.
• Experience with high net worth families and complex estate planning.
• Proficiency in estate and gift tax planning, including CRUTS, SLATS, GRATS, FLPs, QPRTs, IDGTs, ILITs.
• Experience in succession planning, fiduciary accounting, and tax preparation.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex legal concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Precision in drafting legal documents.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys.

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Skills

• Active listening and client-focused legal advice.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Balanced personal and professional lifestyle.
• Community engagement initiatives and support.