Trust and Estate Attorney

A law firm located in Concord, NH, is seeking a Trust and Estate Attorney with significant experience in estate planning, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning and return preparation, as well as trust and estate administration. The ideal candidate should have the ability to assume a leadership role, possess a strong academic record, and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Ideal candidates will also have experience working directly with high-net-worth individuals and families and their advisors on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies. Experience in business succession planning is a plus.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and services in the field of trust and estates.
• Conduct estate planning and develop tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
• Prepare and plan for gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Administer trusts and estates, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Assume a leadership role within the practice area.
• Collaborate with high net-worth individuals, families, and their advisors.
• Work on business succession planning projects, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in estate planning, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning and return preparation.
• Ability to assume a leadership role.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in working directly with high net-worth individuals and their advisors.
• Knowledge of business succession planning is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.
• Proficiency in tax planning and estate administration.
• Client-focused approach and dedication to providing excellent legal services.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Founded around the mid-twentieth century, this reputed law firm is based in New Hampshire and employs a sizable team of highly skilled attorneys and support staff. Some of the firm's main areas of practice are alternative dispute resolution, business law, criminal defense, domestic relations, employment law, health care law, and litigation. This legal practice is also actively involved in community outreach efforts throughout the year.