Trusts & Estates Partner — High-Impact Counsel (Akron)

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision/Optical

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401(k)

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Akron seeks a Trusts & Estates Lateral Partner with four to eight years of experience to join our respected practice. The ideal candidate will provide sophisticated estate planning counsel to individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients, while working with seasoned practitioners who will mentor and help transition client relationships.

This role offers growth, direct client engagement, and an opportunity to build lasting

Qualifications

• Experience in estate planning, preferably involving high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses.
• Knowledge of federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Experience with trusts and estates administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, drafting, research, and writing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• A commitment to exceptional client service and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated estate planning counsel to individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.
• Work alongside seasoned practitioners who are transitioning longstanding client relationships to the next generation of trusted advisors.
• Engage in mentoring and contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Build lasting relationships with clients who value personalized legal counsel.

Skills

Estate planning

High-net-worth clients

Trusts & estates administration

Interpersonal skills

Drafting/writing

Analytical thinking

Client relationship building

Job description

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Akron seeks a Trusts & Estates Lateral Partner with four to eight years of experience to join our respected practice. The ideal candidate will provide sophisticated estate planning counsel to individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients, while working with seasoned practitioners who will mentor and help transition client relationships.

This role offers growth, direct client engagement, and an opportunity to build lasting