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St. Louis office of an AmLaw firm seeks trusts and estates attorney with 7+ years of experience. The candidate must be licensed in Missouri. Must have experience representing high net worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations with respect to estate, income and gift tax planning matters, as well as familiarity with trust and estate administration. Legal

The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, have the ability to convey complex concepts clearly, and a proven ability to handle multiple projects with different teams and timelines.

This large Midwestern firm emphasizes integrity, good judgment, communication abilities, a high energy level and superior intellect. Associates with academic achievement, leadership, dedication, intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial skills are highly valued. This firm has three departments: Corporate Law; Litigation; and Tax, Trusts & Estates. Although the attorneys are each members of one of these departments, they each also practice in strong industry-focused teams or practice groups, that, in many instances, cross department lines. While some associates express displeasure at the salaries, compensation is high for the minimum billable hours requirement.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time

Saint Louis office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking trusts and estates associate attorney with 3-6 years of relevant experience, and preferably a strong tax background. The candidate will counsel families and individuals regarding the administration and disposition of estates through basic and sophisticated lifetime, estate and charitable planning. Will also work with corporate clients on succession issues and charitable institution clients on planned giving matters. Should have experience with the income, estate, gift, GST, and other tax laws attendant to this line of work. Specific experience including drafting estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, etc.) and researching complex state law and federal tax law issues are desired. Legal

The candidate should have superior analytical writing and excellent communication skills.

A law firm with a regional, national, and international practice, it provides high-quality legal services to the business community and rigidly adheres to its founding principles of quality, loyalty, fairness, and commitment when providing services to its clients. Attorneys are skilled in disciplines that support the operations of business organizations, such as corporate and tax, employee benefits, intellectual property and technology, labor and employment, immigration, environmental, real estate, creditors' rights, construction, and communications and media. Also on offer is a full range of business litigation services, including commercial litigation as well as complex tort, product liability, and medical malpractice defense. The firm recruits and retains lawyers with a broad base of legal and other professional skill sets and qualifications to enhance their ability to assist clients in achieving their business objectives.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time