Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; St. Louis (MO); Híbrido; USD 125 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Resumo da oferta

Orion Placement is seeking a Missouri-licensed attorney with 1+ year of trusts and estates experience to join our Clayton, MO office. This on-site role emphasizes comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and client-focused wealth transfer strategies.

You will draft documents, advise clients, and collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters while enjoying a collaborative firm culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Missouri Bar admission.
• 1+ years of experience as an attorney handling trusts and estates or estate planning matters.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents or working on trust and estate administration.
• Familiarity with estate tax planning, gift tax returns, or business succession planning is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and growing professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement comprehensive estate plans, including wills, trusts, and related planning documents.
• Advise clients on trust administration, probate, estate administration, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Assist with estate and gift tax planning, including federal estate and gift tax returns.
• Collaborate on business succession planning, asset protection, and advanced trust strategies.
• Work directly with clients to understand their goals and deliver practical, personalized legal solutions.
• Partner with experienced attorneys on complex trusts and estates matters while expanding your expertise.

Conhecimentos

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Attention to detail

Formação académica

J.D. from accredited law school

Missouri Bar admission

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Pay: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan their futures, and preserve their legacies.
• Work on sophisticated estate planning, trusts, probate, tax planning, and business succession matters.
• Join an established, collaborative law firm where your contributions are valued and your professional growth matters.
• Gain hands-on experience with complex matters while working alongside knowledgeable, supportive attorneys.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Location

Clayton (St. Louis), Missouri | Primarily On-Site

Enjoy a collaborative, in-office environment with occasional remote flexibility. Our office is conveniently located in Clayton, making it accessible to professionals throughout the greater St. Louis area.

Note

Candidates must have an active Missouri law license and at least 1 year of attorney-level experience in trusts and estates law or estate planning. We are particularly interested in attorneys with 2+ years of directly relevant experience who are ready to grow their practice.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, mid-sized law firm known for providing sophisticated legal counsel and personalized client service. Our team combines meaningful, challenging work with a collaborative and supportive environment where attorneys can build lasting client relationships and grow professionally.

Job Description

• Develop and implement comprehensive estate plans, including wills, trusts, and related planning documents.
• Advise clients on trust administration, probate, estate administration, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Assist with estate and gift tax planning, including federal estate and gift tax returns.
• Collaborate on business succession planning, asset protection, and advanced trust strategies.
• Work directly with clients to understand their goals and deliver practical, personalized legal solutions.
• Partner with experienced attorneys on complex trusts and estates matters while expanding your expertise.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Missouri Bar admission.
• 1+ years of experience as an attorney handling trusts and estates or estate planning matters.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents or working on trust and estate administration.
• Familiarity with estate tax planning, gift tax returns, or business succession planning is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and growing professionally.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal work comes from talented people who feel supported and valued. You'll enjoy meaningful client relationships, engaging legal challenges, and opportunities to develop your skills in a collaborative environment.

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance