Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks a skilled and motivated Private Client Associate Attorney focusing on estate planning and administration. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in handling various aspects of private client matters, including estate planning, probate proceedings, trust administration, and elder law.

Job Details:

• Execute estate planning and administration functions, including preparing trust agreements, and wills, and handling probate proceedings.
• Administer trusts and prepare estate tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Handle elder law matters, including Medicaid planning and guardianships.
• Possesses estate litigation experience, with the ability to navigate legal challenges effectively.
• Collaborate effectively in a client-focused, team-oriented environment to achieve collective success.
• Demonstrate excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Produce high-quality work with minimal supervision, showcasing attention to detail and precision.
• Hold admission to the New York Bar; admission to the New Jersey Bar is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estate planning and administration.
• Experience in handling trust agreements, wills, probate proceedings, estate tax returns, and elder law matters.
• Admission to the New York Bar; admission to the New Jersey Bar is strongly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar; admission to the New Jersey Bar is strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing top-quality work.
• Proficient in estate planning and administration procedures.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.
• Estate litigation experience is a plus.

Job Location: New York City, NY

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.