Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Williams Parker , the region’s oldest law firm founded in 1925 and home to the area’s largest Trusts & Estates practice group, is actively seeking experienced Trusts & Estates Attorneys to join our team in Sarasota, Florida .

We welcome attorneys with 5+ years of private practice experience who are passionate about working with high-net-worth clients and their families on sophisticated estate planning matters. The scope of work includes wills, revocable and irrevocable trust planning , estate and gift tax strategies , ongoing trust administration , and the preparation of health care advance directives and durable powers of attorney . Drafting work will be complex and technically demanding.

While a portable book of business is not required, candidates must bring a high level of technical expertise and be capable of stepping into partner-level responsibilities with minimal supervision . Remote work may be acceptable, and whether you are already licensed to practice law in Florida or planning to relocate and sit for the Florida Bar in the near future, we encourage you to apply.

As a Trusts and Estates attorney with Williams Parker, you will work closely with our clients to provide the legal framework to carefully address and answer all questions pertaining to estate planning, transfer tax planning, business succession, charitable giving, and retirement planning goals. This legal framework is part of the smooth transition of our clients’ estates to future beneficiaries. You will also represent clients, or their fiduciaries, in estate and trust administration settlement and, when necessary, in tax controversies involving estate and gift tax matters.

For more information about our Trusts & Estates practice group, click here.

Requirements

• Education : Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensure : Member of The Florida Bar or licensed to practice law in another state and in good standing. Willingness to sit for the Florida Bar exam in the near future is required if not already admitted. Florida Bar Board Certification in a relevant area is preferred. An LL.M. in Tax is strongly preferred but may be substituted with equivalent experience.
• Experience : 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a strong focus on estate and trust planning. Ideal candidates will have technical expertise in drafting complex wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related documents such as health care advance directives and durable powers of attorney. Preferred experience includes estate and gift tax planning and return preparation. Candidates should be comfortable handling sophisticated matters for high-net-worth clients and capable of stepping into partner-level responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Client Service & Relationship Building : Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to exceptional client service and long-term relationship development. Maintains professionalism and confidentiality while delivering responsive, thoughtful counsel.
• Communication & Collaboration : Communicates legal concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Collaborates effectively with colleagues and professional staff to support successful outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving : Applies analytical thinking to complex estate planning and tax matters. Proactively identifies and resolves issues, adapting to evolving regulations and client needs.
• Business Development & Initiative : Shows enthusiasm, initiative, and reliability. Contributes to the firm’s growth through a strong work ethic and drive for results.
• Leadership & Time Management : Plans, organizes, and prioritizes multiple tasks efficiently. Manages workload independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

At Williams Parker, you will have an opportunity to play an important role in continuing the success of our law firm and to take advantage of the many benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth. You will also find you are joining a team of attorneys and staff who have made Williams Parker not only a top-notch law firm but also a great place to work. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including :