Trusts & Estates Attorney

Job overview

Trusts & Estates Attorney is an onsite role in Grand Rapids, MI or Detroit, MI. Compensation is $160,000–$225,000 per year. The confidential employer is a full-service law firm with a private client practice. The attorney advises individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on estate planning, tax, trust administration, probate, and wealth preservation. The role combines sophisticated legal work and direct client relationships with practice development and collaboration across an experienced attorney and paralegal team.

What you'll do

• Develop estate plans tailored to clients’ financial circumstances, family needs, and goals
• advise on wealth preservation and succession strategies
• counsel on estate and gift tax matters
• handle trust administration and probate
• draft and review estate planning, trust, and probate documents
• analyze legal and financial circumstances and develop practical solutions
• build client relationships through clear communication
• pursue appropriate business development opportunities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

trusts & estates attorney

estate planning

trust administration

probate

estate and gift tax

wealth preservation

michigan bar

grand rapids mi

detroit mi

$160k–$225k

full-time

private client practice

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires an active Michigan Bar license in good standing and 6+ years of directly relevant experience; Grand Rapids or Detroit work locations.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.