Trusts & Estates Attorney

WARREN RECRUITING; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong bonus potential

Mentorship from top partners

Job summary

A leading law firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a Wealth Preservation/Trusts and Estates Associate attorney with strong academic credentials and genuine interest in estate planning. The role involves drafting trusts and wills, counseling clients, and managing probate issues, with high client interaction and mentoring by top partners. Ideal candidates have one year of Trust and Estates experience and a target for 1,800 billable hours with strong bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Strong academics and interest in wealth preservation matters.
• One year of prior Trust and Estates experience preferred.
• Well organized with strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Draft trusts and wills for clients.
• Counsel clients on estate planning.
• Handle probate issues and related matters.
• Interact heavily with clients.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Organization

Drafting trusts and wills

Counseling on estate planning

Education

Law degree from an accredited institution

Job description

MS Legal Search is seeking a Wealth Preservation/ Trusts and Estates Associate attorney to join a leading law firm in their Houston, Texas offices. Attorney candidates should have strong academics and a genuine interest in handling wealth preservation matters such as drafting trusts and wills, counseling on estate planning, handling probate issues and the like. One year of prior Trust and Estates experience is preferred for this hands on position. This is a partnership track position.

This well run law firm is a leader in trust and estates and has top partners who enjoy mentoring. In addition, the trust and estates/ wealth preservation group focuses on complex, high net-worth planning. Heavy client interaction is involved so strong written and verbal communication is essential.

This is an ideal opportunity for a well organized, law school graduate with strong academic credentials and an interest in joining a top boutique law firm.Target billables of 1,800 hours with strong bonus potential as well.