Trusts and Estates Associate - Gpac

Trusts and Estates Associate

About Us: Gpac has partnered with a local multispecialty law firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and is looking to expand our sophisticated and growing Trusts and Estates practice by adding an experienced associate. We seek a passionate and skilled Trusts and Estates Associate to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview: The Trusts and Estates Associate will be deeply involved in estate planning, trust creation, and estate administration. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients and collaborate with a dynamic team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience in trusts and estates, and must be admitted to practice in Virginia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare estate planning documents including powers of attorney, wills, advance medical directives, and revocable trust agreements.
• Create various types of irrevocable trusts such as Grantor Retained Trusts, ILITs, and Special Needs Trusts.
• Draft LLC Operating Agreements, corporate Shareholder Agreements, and Buy-Sell Agreements.
• Advise clients on income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning strategies.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, including postmortem tax planning and representation before courts and tax authorities.
• Prepare estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• 2-4 years of prior experience in trusts and estates law.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to work in our Richmond office, fully in-office.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume to Austin.Hennessy@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.