Trusts & Estates Associate

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and ancillary estate planning documents
• Support design and implementation of advanced planning structures including GRATs, SLATs, IDGTs, QPRTs, and charitable trusts
• Assist with trust and estate administration, probate, fiduciary accounting, and beneficiary communications
• Conduct federal and state tax research on estate, gift, GST, and fiduciary income tax issues
• Support business succession planning, entity structure analysis, and buy-sell agreement review
• Coordinate with family offices, accountants, and investment advisors

Requirements

• J.D. from a top-tier law school
• 2–6 years of trusts and estates experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or recognized private wealth boutique
• Proven experience drafting complex estate plans and understanding the federal transfer tax system
• Experience with UHNW client matters
• Strong technical tax acuity regarding IRC §2010, §2642, §2031, and grantor trust rules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for high-pressure client environments

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning

About the Company

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. The firm serves founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs, focusing on both the economic and legal aspects of their matters.