Trust & Estate Planning Attorney
Company: Carolina Estate Planning
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join Carolina Estate Planning as
a Trust and Estate Planning Attorney, where you'll empower clients
to achieve peace of mind through strategic estate management.
You'll create personalized wills and trusts and oversee probate,
guiding families through the intricacies of estates with integrity
and respect. Your role is pivotal in ensuring clients' wishes are
honored, reflecting our commitment to ethical standards and
exceptional service. With us, you'll have the opportunity to
collaborate in a supportive environment that values teamwork and
innovation, all while advancing your career and contributing to
meaningful reform in the probate system. If you're ready to make a
significant impact and grow within a firm that values your
professional and personal goals, we invite you to apply.
Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 yearly base plus incentive
Responsibilities: Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals
to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and
insurance options Ensure clients are effectively represented at
court hearings as needed Draft and file wills, trusts, and powers
of attorney Discuss plans with clients for distributing clients’
assets Consult with prospective clients and lead them through our
proprietary estate planning process. Provide expert legal advice
and deliver superior estate planning and asset protection work
products. Research, design, and create complex and customized
estate plans. Guide clients through the probate process, providing
clear, actionable advice to simplify complex legal procedures.
Represent clients in uncontested guardianship and probate hearings.
Maintain detailed and organized records of client interactions and
case progress to ensure seamless service delivery and compliance
with legal requirements. Qualifications: Excellent communication
skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
Experience at a legal firm working on estate planning and probate
law issues for at least 1-2 years is required Active membership
with the ABA (American Bar Association) Working knowledge of title
insurance, wills, trusts, property management, and residential and
commercial real estate law, including litigation 4-year degree with
a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
Active North Carolina Bar license. Five (5) years or more of Estate
Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others in a fast-paced,
service-oriented firm. Experience using WealthDocx Estate Planning
software or ElderDocx Elder Law software. LL.M. in tax or Estate
Planning and Probate Board Certified Specialist preferred. About
Company We value open and respectful feedback as well as work-life
balance. We care about our teammates’ personal, professional, and
financial goals and help them achieve success. Integrity serves as
our foundation, ensuring that we uphold the highest ethical
standards in all our endeavors. Teamwork underscores our belief in
the power of collaboration, recognizing that collective effort
leads to superior outcomes for clients. Impact & influence drive
our commitment to effect positive change within the probate system,
striving to innovate and advocate for reforms that enhance
efficiency, fairness, and accessibility. Initiative fuels our
proactive approach to problem-solving, empowering us to anticipate
and address clients’ needs with creativity and resourcefulness.
Customer focus underscores our dedication to providing exceptional
service and personalized solutions that meet the unique needs and
goals of each client.
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