Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Centurion Legal Services, LLC · Milwaukee

FULL TIME$1,00,000 – $1,00,000 / yr

Job Description

Centurion Legal Services, LLC

Milwaukee Metropolitan Area | Full-Time | Hybrid Flexibility

The Opportunity

Centurion Legal Services is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join our rapidly growing estate planning and estate administration practice.

We are an established and expanding Wisconsin law firm focused on estate planning, tax planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, and related planning for individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries. Our practice includes both traditional estate planning and sophisticated planning for high-net-worth and multi-state clients.

The attorney joining us will inherit meaningful existing work rather than being expected to build a practice from the ground up. The position is designed for an attorney who can independently manage routine and moderately complex matters while continuing to develop advanced estate planning and tax planning expertise.

This is an opportunity to join a well-supported and innovative practice with experienced attorneys, highly capable paralegals, modern practice-management systems, and an established client base.

Primary Responsibilities

The associate attorney will be responsible for matters including

Working both independently and with senior attorneys to counsel clients on their estate planning objectives and available planning strategies

Designing and implementing trust and will-based comprehensive estate plans

Drafting and reviewing trusts, wills, marital property agreements, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, deeds, assignments, and related planning documents

Conducting client planning, review, and signing meetings

Managing probate, trust administration, and other post-death administration matters

Advising personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and other fiduciaries

Reviewing asset information, beneficiary designations, account ownership, and estate-plan funding

Supervising and reviewing work performed by paralegals and legal assistants

Working with experienced senior attorneys regarding advanced tax, business succession, charitable, special-needs, or asset-protection planning

Maintaining timely client communications, matter records, deadlines, and billing entries

Participating in the continued development of the firm’s forms, systems, workflows, and document-automation platform

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have

A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

An active Wisconsin law license in good standing, or the ability to obtain Wisconsin admission promptly

Approximately three to seven years of relevant legal experience

Meaningful experience in estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law, tax, or a closely related practice

The ability to independently manage routine estate planning or administration matters

Strong legal writing, drafting, proofreading, and analytical skills

Excellent judgment and attention to detail

The ability to communicate effectively with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals

A demonstrated commitment to reviewing and taking responsibility for final legal work

The ability to delegate appropriately while supervising support staff

Comfort using practice-management, document-management, and document-automation technology

A collaborative, adaptable, and service-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

The strongest candidates may also have experience with one or more of the following

Probate and trust administration

Wisconsin marital property law

Estate and gift taxation

High-net-worth estate planning

Medicaid and long-term-care planning

Special-needs planning

Business succession planning

Charitable planning

Fiduciary income tax matters

Estate-plan funding and beneficiary-designation review

A candidate does not need experience in every listed area. We are particularly interested in attorneys who have a strong foundation in estate planning or administration and want to develop broader and more sophisticated expertise.

What Makes This Position Different

The associate will have

An existing pipeline of estate planning and administration work

Experienced paralegal and administrative support

Direct mentorship in advanced estate and tax planning

Opportunities to work with high-net-worth families and closely held business owners

Established and innovative proprietary forms, procedures, and technology systems

Meaningful client responsibility without an immediate requirement to bring a book of business

The opportunity to help shape your own trust and estates practice

A defined path toward increased responsibility, compensation, and senior-attorney status

We value attorneys who take ownership of their matters while working within consistent firmwide systems. Careful review, timely communication, professional treatment of staff, and a willingness to improve established processes are essential components of the position.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is

$100,000 to $150,000

, depending on relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and expected level of independence.

Additional compensation may include

Performance-based bonus compensation

Origination credit for new firm relationships

Employer-sponsored retirement benefits

Health-related benefits or stipend

Paid time off and firm holidays

Professional liability insurance

State Bar dues and approved continuing legal education

Hybrid-work flexibility following successful onboarding

The position is not conditioned on bringing an existing book of business.

Work Location

The position will serve clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Regular in-person work at our downtown Milwaukee office will be required, with hybrid flexibility available based on experience, performance, client needs, and successful integration into firm systems.

Application Process

Applicants should submit

A résumé

A brief cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in trusts and estates

Compensation expectations

Up to three professional references, which will not be contacted without advance notice

All inquiries will be handled confidentially. Please indicate your interest by email to

Firm@Centurionlaw.com

Centurion Legal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Company	Centurion Legal Services, LLC
Location	Milwaukee
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Legal professionals
Salary	$1,00,000 – $1,00,000 / yr

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