Estate Planning Associate

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Saint Louis, MO

Estate Planning Associate

Attorney

2-8 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a skilled Estate Planning Associate Attorney with a minimum of three years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex wealth transfer and estate matters alongside nationally recognized practitioners in a collaborative, values-driven environment. The firm provides both formal and informal mentorship opportunities and encourages personal and professional development.

Location

• Saint Louis, MO

Duties

• Draft and implement comprehensive estate planning documents, including:

  • Wills and revocable living trusts

  • Durable powers of attorney (financial and healthcare)

  • Irrevocable trusts

  • Charitable trusts

  • Insurance trusts

  • Private foundations

  • Family limited partnerships and LLCs

• Advise clients on wealth transfer techniques, including succession planning for closely held businesses

• Prepare and review buy-sell agreements and entity structuring documents

• Represent trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in trust and estate administration matters

• Provide counsel on tax planning strategies and prepare estate and gift tax returns (Form 706, 709)

• Assist with probate administration and post-mortem trust administration

• Resolve beneficiary disputes and fiduciary duty concerns in estate administration matters

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices to deliver client solutions

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client matters independently

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and business owners

• Comfortable working collaboratively across offices and teams

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri (required)

Education

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited . law school

• . in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus, but not required

Certifications

• Active bar membership in Missouri (required)

• Admission in other jurisdictions a plus

Skills

• Deep understanding of federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills

• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients clearly and effectively

• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Client-focused with a commitment to high-quality service

• Proficient in estate planning software and legal research tools

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Profit-sharing program

• Health insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid holidays and other firm-designated time off

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities