Attorney (Trusts and Estates)
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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking an experienced attorney with a portable book of business to join our Trusts & Estates Practice Group in one of our Southeast Michigan offices, located in Detroit, Macomb, or Bloomfield Hills.

We are looking for a highly skilled attorney with a proven track record in trusts and estates law, who is ready to bring their expertise and established client base to our firm. As part of our dynamic T+E team, you will collaborate with accomplished professionals, serving a diverse range of clients while helping to grow and expand the practice.

Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals
• Advising clients regarding the tax implications of estate planning and the ability to minimize tax liabilities for clients through strategies like gift and estate tax planning
• Handling the probate process, including court proceedings, asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution of assets
• Managing and administering trusts, ensuring they operate in compliance with applicable laws and the trust agreement
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities with prospective clients

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in estate planning, tax law, probate law, and trust law
• Experience helping high net worth families and individuals with their estate planning and management needs
• Estate and gift tax complex planning - CRUTS, SLATS, GRATS, FLPs, QPRTs, IDGTs, ILITs
• Experience in Succession planning , fiduciary accounting, will + trust contest, family settlement agreements, and tax preparation
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and understandable manner
• Able to actively listen to clients' concerns and goals and then provide legal advice that aligns with their wishes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex financial and legal situations and devise appropriate solutions
• Precision in drafting legal documents to ensure they accurately reflect clients' intentions and comply with relevant laws
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism

About You

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan
• 10+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate settlement, and related tax and corporate matters, preferably in a law firm setting

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About Warner

Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

About Our Culture

Warner's cultural motto is “Fun, Pride + Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:

Teamwork – Warner's lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.

Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It's because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are – and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.

Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys' families are fully supporting these important decisions.

Community – Warner's time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.

EEO Statement

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We can foster inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. The result is a high performing team of professionals providing excellent service to our clients.

Closing Statement

Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.