Trusts & Estates Associate

UB Greensfelder; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integration and formal mentor programs

Seminar and CLE expenses

Professional development hours and培训

Part-time and hybrid work options

Paid Parental Leave and Parental Suppo

Domestic partner benefits

Reintegration Program with ramp down/u

Well-Being Program focusing on health

Business casual work environment

Job summary

UB Greensfelder currently has an opening for an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience in estate planning to join our Trusts & Estates Practice Group in the Cleveland office. UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm providing sophisticated legal solutions to regional, national, and global businesses.

Ohio law license is a requirement for this role, and the ideal candidate will have experience in estate planning techniques, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and premarital

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estate planning.
• Ohio law license will be a requirement.
• Experience with trusts, wills, powers of attorney and related documents.
• Drafting premarital agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel families and individuals regarding administration and disposition of estates, including basic and sophisticated planning.
• Work with corporate clients on succession planning and planned giving matters.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax law

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Cleveland,OH

Department: Cleveland

UB Greensfelder currently has an opening for an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience in estate planning to join our Trusts & Estates Practice Group in the Cleveland office.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" byBenchmark Litigationand consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You.

Our Trusts & Estates attorneys counsel families and individuals regarding the administration and disposition of their estates through basic and sophisticated lifetime, estate and charitable planning. Attorneys in this department also work with our corporate clients on succession issues and our charitable institution clients on planned giving matters.Ohio law license will be a requirement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Income, estate, gift, GST, and other tax laws attendant to this line of work.
• Estate/wealth planning techniques, including preparation of related documents (revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, etc.).
• Drafting premarital agreements.
• Research and analysis of complex state law and federal tax law issues.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

All candidates remain highly confidential.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our Lateral Integration Program ensures the successful transition of new attorneys into the firm. From our management team, to colleagues to professional staff, we are dedicated to helping our new attorneys effectively integrate their practice to maximize their opportunities at our firm. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.

UB Greensfelder offers an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans and life insurance. Additional perks include:

• Integration and formal mentor programs
• Seminar and CLE expenses
• Professional development hours and training programs
• Part-time and hybrid work options
• Paid Parental Leave and Parental Support Programs
• Domestic partner benefits
• Reintegration Program with ramp down/up periods
• Well-Being Program focusing on physical, financial, emotional and social health
• Business casual work environment

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.