Tax Attorney Trusts & Estates

Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work closely with an experienced senior tax partner on sophisticated fiduciary tax matters.
• Build your career supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses.
• Expand your expertise beyond tax compliance into estate planning, tax advisory, and business transactions.
• Join an established, collaborative law firm where your contributions make a meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a supportive professional environment with opportunities for long-term growth.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA. We offer a primarily in-office environment with potential flexibility to work from home on select days depending on projects and scheduling.

Note

Hands-on experience preparing Form 1041 fiduciary income tax returns is essential for this opportunity. We are seeking someone who enjoys detailed tax preparation work and is excited to contribute to broader tax and legal matters.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, respected law firm delivering sophisticated legal and tax services to individuals, families, and businesses. Our team combines the resources of a larger practice with the personalized attention and collaborative environment of a smaller firm. We value professional excellence, meaningful relationships, and helping our people grow.

Job Description

• Prepare and review federal and state fiduciary income tax returns, particularly IRS Form 1041.
• Handle tax compliance matters involving trusts, estates, and high-net-worth clients.
• Collaborate directly with our senior tax partner on complex tax matters.
• Support estate and trust planning, tax research, and related advisory projects.
• Assist with individual, partnership, corporate, and estate tax matters as appropriate.
• Work alongside attorneys across our estate planning, corporate, and transactional practices.
• Identify tax issues, research solutions, and help deliver practical guidance to clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Form 1041 fiduciary tax preparation experience preferred.
• 3+ years of tax preparation or closely related tax experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of trust and estate taxation and federal tax compliance.
• Experience preparing or reviewing federal and state tax returns.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and relevant bar admission for candidates pursuing attorney responsibilities.
• CPA or accounting background is a plus, not required.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll work on meaningful tax matters, collaborate with experienced legal professionals, and have the opportunity to grow your responsibilities over time. We value quality work, professional development, and a supportive team environment where your expertise is recognized and your career can thrive.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: 3+ yrs of federal and state tax return preparation exp; 2+ years of Form 1041 fiduciary tax preparation exp

• Required Years as Associate: Not specified by client. Recommend 3+ years relevant tax experience with 2+ years of Form 1041 preparation.
• If remote: N/A. Primarily on-site in Pittsburgh, PA, with occasional hybrid flexibility.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 2+ years $110K–$125K; 
• 3+ years $125K–$140K; 
• 5+ years $140K–$155K; 
• 7+ years $155K–$165K+. Recruiter estimates, not client-confirmed.

Submission Email:Susan-[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mid-sized Pittsburgh law firm with strong tax, estate and trust, and corporate practices. Seeking a Tax Attorney with hands-on Form 1041 fiduciary tax preparation experience to support a senior tax partner. Primarily on-site with potential hybrid flexibility; CPA not required.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Tax Attorney – Trusts & Estates - Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C. - JPC- 2759- source

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• Client job title: Tax Attorney
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Primarily on-site, flexible hybrid
• Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Tax Attorney, Fiduciary Tax Attorney, Tax Associate, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Fiduciary Tax Manager, Estate Tax Specialist, Form 1041, Fiduciary Income Tax
• # of hires needed: 1