Trusts and Estates Lateral Partner

Ohio Corporate Law Firm.•Cleveland, OH

13h•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is seeking an estate planning attorney with four to eight years of experience to join its Trusts & Estates practice group in the Cleveland office. The attorney will work alongside seasoned practitioners who are preparing to transition longstanding client relationships to the next generation of trusted advisors. The position involves providing sophisticated estate planning counsel to individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients while upholding the firm's tradition of exceptional client service and trusted guidance. It offers mentorship from experienced attorneys, a clear path to practice growth, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships. The firm describes its environment as collaborative, collegial, and entrepreneurial, with sophisticated matters, direct client engagement, and opportunities for professional growth. The firm offers full medical, dental, optical, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, a 401(k), wellness reimbursements, and other benefits. The base salary range is $120,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience, with a year-end bonus program also available.

Requirements

Four to eight years of experience as an estate planning attorney.
Experience in estate planning, preferably involving high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses.
Knowledge of federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
Experience with trusts and estates administration.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, drafting, research, and writing skills.
Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
Commitment to exceptional client service and relationship building.

Responsibilities

Provide estate planning counsel to individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.
Build lasting client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
Work alongside experienced Trusts & Estates practitioners as they transition longstanding client relationships.