Director of Estate Planning Services

Job Summary

The Director of Estate Planning Services leads the department’s legal staff and serves as the firm’s primary technical resource on estate and trust planning matters. This role advises Partner teams and clients on estate planning strategies, reviews and interprets client estate plans, and provides ongoing education to internal staff on relevant legal developments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides expertise and guidance to Partner teams and clients regarding estate planning principals  
• Reviews estate planning documents and communicates key provisions, implications, and recommended updates to Partner teams and clients
• Identifies and recommends estate plan updates in response to changes in client circumstances, applicable law, or firm guidance
• Prepares clients for estate planning discussions and the implementation process, coordinating as needed with clientProvides education for clients to prepare them for discussion and the implementation process with their Counsel#x2019;s independent legal counsel 
• Serves as a subject matter resource for internal staff through ongoing education on estate and trust planning principles and relevant changes in law 
• Maintains current knowledge of estate and trust law developments through continuing legal education and professional engagement 
• Adheres to firm policies and fiduciary standards, acting solely in the best interest of clients 

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required; active bar admission required 
• Eight or more years of estate and trust planning experience with a law firm, bank, or trust company 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning
• Experience in a wealth management, RIA, or family office environment

Additional Information

Moneta is committed to providing the best possible care for our employees; part of this care includes offering comprehensive benefits that enhance the wellbeing of employees and their families: 

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
• 401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
• Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Employee referral incentive bonus program
• Onsite wellness programs & rewards
• Employee engagement activities

Moneta is a fiduciary fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm and unable to hold securities licenses with the exception of Series 65.  We also do not allow outside business activities, insurance commissions and/or trails.