Estate Financial Intern

Paid Estate / Financial Planning Internship

Pay: $18/hour
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week (flexible scheduling available)

Time: 6, or 9 month internship with potential for full-time employment following.

Job Description

RJP Estate Planning is seeking a motivated and curious Estate / Financial Planning Intern interested in building a foundation in estate planning, financial services, and client-facing sales processes. This paid, entry-level internship is designed for students or recent graduates who want real-world exposure to how estate and financial planning work in practice.

As an intern, you will shadow experienced professionals, participate in client meetings, and gain hands-on experience with estate planning concepts, financial products, and consultative sales strategies. You will learn how RJP supports clients through every step of the estate planning process while developing professional communication and organizational skills.

This role is ideal for someone exploring a long-term career in financial planning, estate planning, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Shadow financial and estate planning professionals during client meetings and consultations
• Communicate with current and prospective clients throughout their engagement with RJP
• Learn RJP’s sales process, including how estate planning documents are presented and explained
• Assist with preparing and organizing client paperwork and next-step documentation
• Utilize RJP’s CRM system to update client information and track progress through the planning process
• Attend seminars throughout the Valley to learn RJP’s seminar model, client education approach, and follow-up process
• Gradually conduct portions of client meetings, including walking clients through next steps in the estate planning process, under supervision
  
   

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Interest in estate planning, financial planning, or financial services
• Prior experience in financial or estate planning is preferred but not required
• Previous internship or customer-facing experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse range of clients
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes
  
   

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18/hour
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school commitments
• Exposure to real client interactions and professional sales processes
• Mentorship from experienced financial and estate planning professionals
• Opportunity to develop skills applicable to a future career in financial services
• Ability to turn into a full-time position with PTO, insurance coverage, and commission-based compensation
  
   

About Us

At RJP Estate Planning we are empowering Arizona families with comprehensive, affordable estate and financial planning. For 30 years, we have been in the business of providing comfort and peace of mind to over 45,000 clients. We are a forward-thinking company that values creativity, collaboration, and results-driven strategies. As this local, small business continues to expand, we are looking for a talented and motivated Estate/Financial Planning Intern to join our dynamic team.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and a two-minute elevator pitch on who you are and what got you motivated to pursue estate/financial planning.