Junior Estate Planning Associate
About The Position
Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Estate Planning Associate to join its growing Private Wealth Services team in Boca Raton, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney to work alongside experienced estate planning practitioners advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on sophisticated wealth transfer, estate, tax, and business succession matters. The attorneys in our dynamic and growing Boca Raton office provide a wide array of legal services to clients with business interests and investments throughout Florida and beyond.
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 is a plus.
- LL.M in Estate Planning or Taxation strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related instruments.
- Assist with the design and implementation of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies.
- Support attorneys in 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 help implement comprehensive wealth planning strategies.
- Participate in client meetings and develop strong client relations.
- Contribute to practice development and business development initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time and firm holidays
- Professional development and CLE support
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Bonus opportunities based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
