Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney

LJW Solutions; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LJW Solutions in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join its Trusts & Estates team. The role handles sophisticated private client matters, drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advises on wealth preservation with a collaborative regional practice.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of estate planning experience, NC Bar admission, strong drafting and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage matters with minimal supervision while

Qualifications

• At least five years of estate planning experience.
• Strong experience drafting estate planning documentation.
• Knowledge of trust and estate administration procedures.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals or business owners is advantageous.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• North Carolina Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• Ability to manage client relationships and matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documentation.
• Assist with trust and estate administration matters.
• Advise clients on succession planning, asset protection and wealth-transfer arrangements.
• Work with clients and their advisers to develop effective estate planning solutions.
• Manage client matters independently and maintain high standards of client service.
• Collaborate with colleagues across complementary practice areas where required.

Skills

Estate planning

Legal drafting

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are representing a highly respected North Carolina law firm seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join its established Trusts & Estates practice in Winston-Salem.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an attorney with at least five years of estate planning experience who enjoys developing long-term client relationships and delivering thoughtful, commercially focused advice.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced attorneys within a collaborative regional practice, handling sophisticated private client matters and contributing to the continued development of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documentation.
• Assist with trust and estate administration matters.
• Advise clients on succession planning, asset protection and wealth-transfer arrangements.
• Work with clients and their advisers to develop effective estate planning solutions.
• Manage client matters independently and maintain high standards of client service.
• Collaborate with colleagues across complementary practice areas where required.

Candidate Requirements

• At least five years of relevant estate planning experience.
• Strong experience drafting estate planning documentation.
• Knowledge of trust and estate administration procedures.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals or business owners is advantageous.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• North Carolina Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• Ability to manage client relationships and matters with minimal supervision.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a respected and established North Carolina law firm.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of trusts, estates and private client matters.
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.