Estate Planning Attorney

Our client, a well-regarded boutique law firm in Atlanta, is seeking a sophisticated estate planning attorney to join it in a full-time capacity. This is a long-term, contract opportunity that has the opportunity to become a permanent position at the firm if it is a good fit. This attorney will be working with high-net worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals and families on a range of estate planning and tax matters.

Job Title: Estate Planning Attorney

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Duration: No end date, potential for permanent

Setup: Hybrid (Office located in Northwest Atlanta near intersection of I-75 and I-285)

Pay Rate: $80-90/hour

Requirements:

-Deep experience in estate planning – including trusts, wills, advance medical directives, and work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals

-Experience with strategic corporate planning, tax planning, succession planning

-Some general corporate experience, including work with entity formations, corporate governance, corporate contracts (no M&A background necessary)

-Income and inheritance tax mitigation experience, including working with HNW and UNHW individuals on legacy planning, transition of wealth to multiple generations, and liquidity events

Qualifications:

-Georgia bar license required

-5+ years of relevant experience

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently

-Tax LLM is a plus but not a requirement