Attorney

About the role

An established St. Louis law firm is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join their team onsite. This role involves handling estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, and wealth transfer planning, advising individuals, families, and closely held business owners while collaborating with litigation and corporate attorneys on integrated client matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement comprehensive estate plans aligned with client goals and tax considerations
• Advise clients on wealth preservation, succession planning, charitable planning, and asset protection strategies
• Handle trust administration and probate matters from initiation through resolution
• Cook up with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals on client planning matters
• Maintain direct client relationships and provide practical, strategic legal counsel
• Stay current on developments in estate, trust, and tax law impacting client planning strategies

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar membership in good standing
• Two plus years of experience practicing in estate planning, trust administration, and probate
• Strong drafting experience with wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Familiarity with federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning is a plus
• Ability to manage complex client matters independently in a collaborative law firm environment
• Strong written, analytical, and client communication skills

Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - 150,000, contingent on experience and portable business
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CLE allowance and professional development support
• Bar dues and professional memberships covered