Staff Attorney

Overview

Accelerant Law was founded by entrepreneurial-minded attorneys who strive to modernize the current approach to estate planning by incorporating 21st-century business practices and technology into a sophisticated estate planning practice. Our firm aims to provide ultra-high net worth families with contemporary estate planning strategies, in a transparent, proactive, and innovative manner.

Position

Accelerant Law is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our growing team in a flexible, supportive, and highly collaborative environment. This role is ideal for an attorney who is looking for a non-traditional or flexible schedule, values hands-on learning, and wants meaningful exposure to sophisticated estate planning and trust administration work.

Essential Responsibilities

• Estate Planning Drafting- Draft core estate planning documents, including: Revocable and irrevocable trusts, Wills, Powers of attorney, Advance health care directives, Trust amendments and restatements.
• Support senior attorneys in implementing advanced estate planning strategies for UHNW clients.
• Private Trust Company (PTC) Administration- Assist with administration of client private trust companies.
• Prepare internal documentation and compliance materials.
• Draft agendas, resolutions, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Help organize and assemble meeting materials and follow-up action items.
• Entity Formation and Corporate Support- Assist with formation of limited liability company’s entities.
• File annual lists for private trust companies.
• Draft and revise operating agreements and related governance documents.
• Probate and Estate Administration- Assist with probate filings and court-supervised estate administrations.
• Prepare inventories, accountings, and beneficiary communications.
• Cook up with fiduciaries, financial institutions, and other advisors.
• Tax and Transfer Documentation- Draft federal gift tax returns (Form 709).
• Assist with estate tax return data collection and coordination.
• Prepare deeds and real estate transfer documents.
• Cook up recording and related filings.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Active Nevada Bar license in good standing; must be located in Nevada.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience or demonstrated interest in trusts and estates.
• Experience or exposure to trusts, estates, probate, or trust administration preferred.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.
• Self-motivated attorney with a strong work ethic and client-service mindset.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000, based on relevant experience.