Associate Attorney

Company Overview

Our client, located in Brentwood, TN, is seeking an Associate Attorney (estate planning) to join their growing organization. This vital role will oversee and manage the legal production workflows, ensure legal deliverables are completed and on time, and establish repeatable processes for the firm.

• Lead and oversee the Legal Production function to include delegating caseloads from the senior attorney, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality delivery of estate planning and asset protection work; set priorities, delegate workflow, provide coaching, and drive professional development.
• Own end-to-end workflow and case management
  , overseeing all client matters from intake through completion, maintaining standardized drafting and review processes, ensuring accountability for deadlines, timekeeping, billing accuracy, and coordination of trustee-related legal services.
• Ensure excellence in legal drafting and quality control
  , reviewing and guiding the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced planning structures (including SLATs, TISTs, and BDITs), maintaining up-to-date templates, and partnering with attorneys on complex or customized estate plans.
• Serve as a client- and advisor-facing leader
  , meeting with clients to guide them through estate planning decisions with clarity and confidence, while fostering strong relationships with financial advisors, accountants, and wealth professionals to support firm growth.
• Drive continuous improvement, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and ethical standards.

• 3+ years of estate planning, asset protection, and trust administration.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active TN Bar license.
• Master of Laws (L.L.M.) highly preferred.
• Wealth Counsel, Wealth Docs experience preferred.

Title:

Associate Attorney

Location:

Brentwood, TN
Salary: $90k-$120k per year, plus eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.