Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at Carolina Estate Planning

We are looking for a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney who is not just experienced, but genuinely excellent at this work. This is a mid-level role (3 to 7 years) for someone who has actually been in a courtroom and can also speak fluently to the estate and trust administration side of a case, since our litigation matters almost always intersect with probate and trust administration issues.

You will take ownership of your caseload, from intake through trial, while working closely with our estate planning and administration attorneys on matters that cross over between planning and disputes. This is a hybrid role based out of our Winston-Salem or Durham-Chapel Hill office, with meaningful flexibility once you're up to speed.

$120,000 - $150,000+ yearly

Litigation & Case Management

• Represent clients (fiduciaries and beneficiaries alike) in will contests, trust disputes, and other fiduciary litigation in North Carolina courts

• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions practice, mediation, and trial

• Advise clients on contested accountings, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and removal/surcharge actions

Estate & Trust Administration Insight

• Draw on estate and trust administration knowledge (probate, guardianship, or trust administration experience) to spot issues before they escalate into litigation

• Work closely with our estate planning and administration attorneys on matters that cross over between planning and disputes

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals as the team grows

• Participate in team case strategy discussions and collaborate across practice groups

• Cases are prepared thoroughly and move efficiently from filing through resolution

• Clients feel informed and confident, even when navigating contentious fiduciary disputes

• Fellow attorneys and paralegals trust you to run a matter independently, knowing it will be handled with skill and integrity

• Your trial and courtroom experience translates into strong outcomes for clients

• You contribute to building a growing, sophisticated litigation practice within the firm

• $120K base with $150K+ after incentive compensation

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (with higher plan options available for individuals and families who want them), effective immediately upon hire

• 401(k) plan with a company match, available after 90 days of employment

• 120 hours of paid time off per year, available after 90 days of employment

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year, available immediately upon hire

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangement across our Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill offices

• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and contributions

• Learning and development opportunities to continue advancing your skills and career

We help North Carolina families plan for the future, settle loved ones' estates, and resolve disputes. Four values guide how we work:

• Stewardship. Clients trust us with their families' futures and a lifetime of assets. We act with integrity, protect confidentiality, and leave things better than we found them.

• Accountability. Families rely on us to get every detail right. We follow through, communicate early, and take ownership of our work.

• Everyone Gets Helped. Many people come to us grieving or facing family conflict. We listen first, explain things plainly, and treat everyone with dignity.

• Build a Life Worth Protecting. We help clients plan around what matters most, and we want the same for our team. We value results over looking busy.

If you want to be exceptionally good at what you do, we'd like to hear from you.