Estate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Consulting with prospective clients and leading them through our proprietary estate planning process
• Providing expert legal counsel and delivering superior estate planning and asset protection work products
• Researching, designing, and executing complex, customized estate plans — wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more
• Educating clients on retirement strategies, charitable giving, and insurance options
• Guiding clients through the probate process with clear, actionable advice that cuts through complexity
• Maintaining detailed, organized client records that ensure seamless service and full compliance
• Attending court proceedings as needed

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of estate planning, probate, and trust administration experience
• Proven ability to lead and manage in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
• Exceptional communication skills — especially in high-stakes, emotionally sensitive situations
• Strong working knowledge of complex trust planning, probate, and trust administration
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning & Probate Board Certified Specialist designation (preferred)
• Experience with WealthDocx Estate Planning or ElderDocx Elder Law software (preferred)
• Active involvement with the American Bar Association (ABA) (preferred)

About Carolina Estate Planning

At Carolina Estate Planning, we don't just practice law — we make people's lives better. We've built a culture where talented people thrive. That means genuine work-life balance, open and honest feedback, and a leadership team that's invested in your personal, professional, and financial success.

Our core values:

• Integrity — We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, always.
• Everyone Gets Helped — Great legal work ripples outward. We show up fully for every person we encounter — client or not — because we're in the business of making people's lives better.
• 100% Accountability — We own our actions and our outcomes, no excuses. That standard applies at every level of the firm.
• Growth Mindset — We're committed to continuous learning and helping every team member reach their full potential.
• Rigor — The difference between good and exceptional lives in the details. We hold ourselves to a standard that sets us apart.

Pay

$110,000 - $140,000/year