Job Description

Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney | Top-Tier National Firm

Position: Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Compensation: $165,000 – $200,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience) + Benefits

Position Overview

A premier, super-regional powerhouse law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded practice group in St. Louis. This firm is widely recognized for its sophisticated legal solutions, best-in-class client service, and consistent top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to manage sophisticated wealth preservation and tax planning matters while benefiting from a culture deeply devoted to individual career growth, offering structured one-on-one professional development plans, ongoing training, and executive coaching.

The Day-to-Day

• Counsel high-net-worth families, individuals, and corporate clients regarding the administration and strategic disposition of their estates.

• Design and implement basic to advanced lifetime, estate, and charitable planning strategies.

• Partner with corporate clients on complex business succession issues and advise charitable institution clients on structured planned giving matters.

• Conduct high-level research and analysis regarding complex state law and federal tax issues.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of dedicated experience in estate planning, wealth preservation, and tax law.

• Must possess an active Missouri law license (or be eligible for immediate admission).

• Proven experience with federal transfer tax and related income tax matters, including estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax.

• Hands-on experience drafting and implementing core planning documents, including revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, and powers of attorney.

• Proficient with advanced estate and tax planning strategies, such as defective grantor trusts, GRATs, installment sales to grantor trusts, and CRTs.

• Experience drafting premarital and marital agreements within the framework of wealth preservation.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex tax and legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for clients.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• The firm is a recognized leader in the legal industry, combining a collaborative midwestern culture with the resources of a major national footprint.

• Enjoy a structured, modern hybrid work schedule that balances remote flexibility with valuable in-office collaboration.

• You will not be lost in a massive hierarchy; the firm is actively dedicated to your professional trajectory through customized training and clear paths for advancement.

Interested in Learning More?

All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. To discuss the firm’s identity, specific office locations, and full benefits package, please reach out directly to:

Nykki McAdoo | gpac

Email: nykki.mcadoo@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.