Wealth-Transfer & Estate Planning Attorney

BrainWorks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks, a well-established law firm in the private client space, seeks an Estate Planning & Estate Administration Attorney to serve high-net-worth individuals and families. You will craft tailored wealth transfer strategies and oversee fiduciary matters with collaboration from tax and financial advisors.

In this role you will draft wills and trusts, advise on gift tax planning, and guide executors and beneficiaries through complex estates, ensuring personalized service and technical

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active license to practice in the relevant state.
• Experience in estate planning, trusts, and/or estate administration.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement wills, trusts, and other sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Advise clients on wealth preservation, estate and gift tax planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer.
• Counsel clients on business succession and asset protection strategies.
• Manage estate and trust administration, including fiduciary matters, accountings, asset transfers, and distributions.
• Advise executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on their rights and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

Skills

Drafting

Client counseling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

High-net-worth clients

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

BrainWorks, a well-established law firm in the private client space, seeks an Estate Planning & Estate Administration Attorney to serve high-net-worth individuals and families. You will craft tailored wealth transfer strategies and oversee fiduciary matters with collaboration from tax and financial advisors.

In this role you will draft wills and trusts, advise on gift tax planning, and guide executors and beneficiaries through complex estates, ensuring personalized service and technical