Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to advise high-net-worth individuals and families. You'll draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and guide probate and fiduciary matters while coordinating with a collaborative private client team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with offices in Grand Rapids or Detroit, MI; Michigan Bar admission required; 2+ years of relevant experience; base salary $160,000–$200,000 plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of trusts and estates or estate planning experience.
• Hands-on drafting experience with estate planning documents.
• Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning, trusts, wealth preservation, and asset protection strategies.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with trust and estate administration, probate proceedings, and fiduciary matters.
• Collaborate on estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and business succession strategies.
• Develop customized estate plans addressing clients' financial and family goals.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while building client relationships.
• Contribute to a collaborative practice focused on exceptional client service.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Michigan

Job description

Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a collaborative, supportive legal team.
• Receive meaningful mentorship from experienced trusts and estates attorneys.
• Build lasting client relationships while developing your own expertise and practice.
• Earn significant bonus potential with a competitive, structured compensation program.
• Make a lasting impact by helping families protect their wealth and legacies.

Location

Grand Rapids or Detroit, MI | Hybrid

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a flexible hybrid schedule that combines in-office collaboration and remote work. Candidates must be able to work from our Grand Rapids or Detroit office. Fully remote arrangements are not available.

Note

Candidates must have 2+ years of relevant trusts and estates or estate planning experience, hands-on drafting experience, and admission to the Michigan Bar or eligibility to waive in. We welcome motivated attorneys who want to grow their careers in a sophisticated private client practice.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, highly respected law firm with a thriving private client practice. Our team advises individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated estate planning, wealth preservation, and estate administration matters. We believe exceptional legal work goes hand in hand with genuine collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships.

Job Description

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning, trusts, wealth preservation, and asset protection strategies.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with trust and estate administration, probate proceedings, and fiduciary matters.
• Collaborate on estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and business succession strategies.
• Develop customized estate plans that address clients' unique financial and family goals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare thoughtful, practical recommendations.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while building direct client relationships.
• Contribute to a collaborative practice that values initiative, professional development, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, or related private client matters.
• Michigan Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Michigan.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and assisting with trust or estate administration.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with high-net-worth clients, estate and gift tax planning, or business succession planning is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive when they are supported, challenged, and trusted. You'll enjoy a welcoming, team-oriented environment where your ideas matter, your professional development is encouraged, and your work makes a meaningful difference.

With flexible hybrid work, experienced mentors, sophisticated matters, a starting base salary of $160,000, and significant bonus potential, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance