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Senior Attorney (Senior Estate Planning Strategist I)

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Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors

Remote, USA
Remote
Posted April 20, 2026

Job Description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*

Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

 

Job Summary:

The Estate Planning team is part of our Wealth Solutions group, which is a dynamic team environment consisting of professionals dedicated to providing and implementing planning strategies for our high new worth clients.

 

Essential Job Functions for this role include:

  • Meeting with wealth advisors/financial planners/other wealth management and members of the Wealth Solutions group to review, fund, and maintain estate plans
  • Learning advanced planning strategies
  • Build book of ultra-high-net-worth clients
  • Reviewing and summarizing existing estate planning documents, including making appropriate recommendations regarding changes and additions based upon changes in law and family circumstances
  • Answering general informational estate planning questions from clients and advisor teams
  • Serving as an in-house resource in estate planning to wealth management teams nationwide
  • Remaining current with related estate, trust, and tax legislation nationwide
  • Support business development through leading presentations, thought leadership publications, and prospective client meetings, as necessary
  • Mentor and coach Estate Planning Strategists
  • Management of a service specialist, as assigned, as related to overseeing day-to-day tasks, training, calendars, time management, coaching, and mentoring
  • Other duties, as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one state
  • Ability to interpret and convey complex estate planning topics to Wealth Management teams and clients
  • 4-8 years legal experience in estate planning preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

 

Work Schedule:

This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.  At times, the ro

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