Associate Attorney

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in estate and business planning, tax work, and transactional law. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven attorney eager to develop across a broad range of complex legal matters in a collegial and professional environment. You will work directly with clients and senior attorneys on matters spanning estate planning, wealth management, probate, trust administration, business formations, corporate reorganizations, like-kind exchanges, commercial law, and federal and state taxation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and administer complex estate plans, wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related instruments
• Advise clients on wealth transfer strategies, estate and gift tax planning, and asset protection
• Manage probate and trust administration matters, including court filings and beneficiary communications
• Structure and document business formations, operating agreements, buy-sell arrangements, and shareholder agreements
• Advise on and execute mergers, acquisitions, and divisive reorganizations, including due diligence and deal documentation
• Structure 1031 like-kind exchange transactions and coordinate with qualified intermediaries
• Provide broad-based federal and state tax advice to individuals, pass-through entities, and corporations
• Advise on entity liquidations, corporate restructurings, and tax-deferred transactions
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex, multi-disciplinary client matters

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Mississippi
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state tax principles applicable to individuals, trusts, and business entities
• Proficiency drafting complex legal instruments including wills, deeds, trusts, operating agreements, and transactional documents, and probate documents
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with acute attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication skills, written and verbal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning
• 3-5 years of experience at a law firm

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials to the Firm's Administrator, Court Hutchinson

• Cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Writing sample demonstrating legal drafting or analytical ability (5–10 pages preferred)
• Law school transcript (unofficial acceptable for initial review)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance