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Trusts & Estates Senior Associate / Junior Partner

Larson Maddox · Sarasota, FL · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegalFull-time
A growing, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Senior Associate or Junior Partner to join its established private client practice. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing platform with a defined succession plan, offering the incoming attorney the ability to develop relationships with existing clients and ultimately inherit a meaningful book of business. Responsibilities Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax planningDraft wills, trusts, and other sophisticated estate planning documentsCounsel clients on gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax mattersHandle trust and estate administration and related planning mattersDevelop relationships with existing clients and referral sourcesWork closely with senior attorneys as part of a long-term client succession and transition plan Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive Bar membership in good standing, or eligibility for admissionSignificant trusts & estates/private wealth experience, ideally at the senior associate or junior partner levelStrong estate planning, tax, and client counseling experienceExcellent drafting, communication, and relationship-building skillsInterest in business development and growing a long-term practicePortable business is welcomed but not required Why Consider This Opportunity? Defined succession plan with the opportunity to inherit an established book of businessExisting client base and referral relationshipsClear path toward greater client ownership and practice leadershipGrowing, collaborative firm with a strong cultureOpportunity to build a long-term practice without needing to bring a significant book on day one

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