Trusts & Estates Attorney (Remote Contract Engagement)

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Posted Sep 18, 2026

Remote · US Contract
$180K – $220K/yr

Overview

This role is a long-term remote contract engagement for an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney supporting an Am Law 100 law firm client.

Position involves advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning matters, including drafting and reviewing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents
  • Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning matters
  • Handle complex trusts and estates matters for high-net-worth clients

Requirements

  • 5+ years of trusts and estates experience, preferably with a large, mid-sized, or sophisticated law firm
  • Experience drafting and reviewing wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents
  • Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning matters
  • Licensed and in good standing in the state of residence
  • Outstanding references

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant experience handling complex trusts and estates matters for high-net-worth clients
  • Experience within the trusts and estates practice group of a large, mid-sized, or sophisticated boutique law firm

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: Annualized pay for this contract position ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis.
  • Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.

Benefits (for contract professionals):

  • Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage
  • Usually W2 employees of the organization; eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week
  • Benefits-eligible contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Qualified 401k plan available
  • Benefits-eligible attorneys receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend

Position Details

  • Type of role: Contract engagement
  • Schedule: Part-Time to Full-Time
  • Duration: ~6–12 months
  • Location: Remote

Confidentiality

The organization will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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