Junior Estate Planning Associate

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough•Boca Raton, FL

2d•$185,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented junior attorney to join its growing Private Wealth Services team in Boca Raton, Florida. The role offers the opportunity to work with experienced estate planning practitioners advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on wealth transfer, estate, tax, and business succession matters. The Boca Raton office provides a wide array of legal services to clients with business interests and investments throughout Florida and beyond. The associate will draft and review estate planning documents; assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning; support trust and estate administration and probate matters; research federal and state tax issues; and collaborate with clients and other professionals on wealth planning strategies. The role also includes participating in client meetings, developing client relationships, and contributing to practice and business development. The expected salary range is $185,000–$195,000. Compensation depends on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market factors. Nelson Mullins describes its environment as collaborative and entrepreneurial, with meaningful client interaction, professional development, teamwork, innovation, and a focus on exceptional client service.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Active membership in the Florida Bar.
1–2 years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, tax, or related private client matters.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families.
LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related estate planning instruments.
Assist with the design and implementation of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies.
Support trust and estate administration matters, including probate proceedings and fiduciary compliance.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on federal and state estate, gift, income, and trust taxation issues.
Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to implement comprehensive wealth planning strategies.
Participate in client meetings and develop strong client relationships.
Contribute to practice development and business development initiatives.