Staff Attorney (REDUCED HOUR) OR Partnership Track Estate Planning Attorney – Houston

With 200 attorneys from offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Shreveport, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy. Our people provide creative solutions, unique strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney in our Houston office.

• Meet with clients to understand their estate planning needs and provide strategic advice on trust options, estate planning strategies and asset protection. 

• Draft, review, and implement wills, trusts (revocable and irrevocable), powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents to align with clients’ needs. 

• Provide clients with strategic advice regarding estate and tax planning.

• Assist with the administration of estates, including probate proceedings and trust administration.

• Advise clients on gift and estate tax planning, including potential implications and opportunities.

• Collaborate with clients, accountants, financial planners, and other professionals to create comprehensive estate plans.

• Conduct legal research on evolving laws related to estate planning, taxation, and probate.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of asset protection strategies.

• Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with clients, ensuring their estate plans remain up to date.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with top grades

• Licensed member of Texas State Bar

• 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, or related practice areas.

• Strong knowledge of probate administration and estate planning procedures

• Strong background drafting trusts and estate planning instruments. 

• In-depth knowledge of estate planning laws, tax regulations, and probate processes.

• Ability to manage complex matters independently

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Empathetic, professional, client-focused approach 

We offer a people-driven culture, meaningful work, a well-defined path to partnership, highly competitive salaries, generous paid time off and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).

Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys though our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program. We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development.

Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and transcript to mary.coghlan@keanmiller.com. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.