OverviewNelson 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.
A Day in the Life
Recognized as leaders in their fields, 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.
What you'll do:
- 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 relation
- Contribute to practice development and business development initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
Expected Salary Range: $185,000-$195,000
Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market factors.
In addition, Nelson Mullins offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 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
We Know You
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families is a plus.
- LL.M in Estate Planning or Taxation strongly preferred.
