Senior Estate Attorney JN

Overview

A respected Northwestern Philadelphia law firm is seeking a seasoned Trusts & Estates Attorney (Senior / Partner-Level) to join its high-caliber Trusts & Estates practice. This is a unique opportunity to work with ultra-high-net-worth clients and sophisticated family offices, making a tangible impact on multi-generational wealth transfer and complex estate matters. Join a collaborative, team-driven environment that values autonomy, professionalism, and long-term growth.

• Highly competitive base salary ($200,000–$250,000)
• Additional holiday and year-end bonuses
• Origination bonuses for new business
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys and professional management
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Managed retirement program
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Supportive, collaborative firm culture with strong professional development focus

• Juris Doctor (JD) and Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• Minimum 8 years post-JD experience in Trusts & Estates or Estate Planning
• Demonstrated expertise managing sophisticated, high-value estate matters
• Deep knowledge of estate, gift, GST, and fiduciary income tax laws; LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning highly preferred
• Significant experience advising ultra-high-net-worth ($50mm+) clients and business owners on multi-generational wealth transfer
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to independently handle complex matters and support a team-based practice

• Background in law firm Trusts & Estates, private client, or HNW estate planning
• Experience in mid-to-large full-service or regional firms
• Proficiency with estate planning and trust administration software, legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis), and document management systems
• Professional, collaborative, and client-facing approach with low-ego, team-oriented mindset

• Advise high-net-worth clients on advanced estate planning and wealth transfer strategies, including GRATs, SLATs, charitable trusts, and GST solutions
• Lead trust and estate administration, including complex probate, fiduciary compliance, and post-mortem tax planning
• Counsel clients on minimizing estate, gift, and GST taxes
• Provide guidance on business succession planning and family business transfers
• Draft intricate legal documents and oversee multi-jurisdictional issues
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and family offices to deliver fully integrated client solutions

If you are seeking a sophisticated platform and long-term career path in a collegial environment, we encourage you to apply.