Trust and Estates Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Trust and Estates Associate in New York, NY, with 3-5 years of experience in trust and estates law. The candidate should possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage responsibilities independently.

Duties

• Draft estate planning documents and manage asset protection strategies.
• Handle wealth transfer techniques and estate administration.
• Prepare estate and gift tax returns.
• Manage probate administration processes.
• Engage in significant client contact and provide superior client service.

Requirements

• Admitted to the NY bar or eligible to waive in.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of trusts and estates experience.
• Tax experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• LLM in Estate Planning or Tax preferred.

Certifications

• New York Bar Admission.

Skills

• Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.
• Strong client service orientation.

Benefits

• Monthly professional individual coaching.
• 12 vacation days plus 10 personal days, increasing to 20 vacation days and 10 personal days after one year.
• 401K, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.

Established more than 90 years ago, this reputed law firm is headquartered in New York. It focuses specifically on trusts, estates, and estate planning. The attorneys here deal with complex issues related to nine areas of practice, including art law, corporate, estates, trusts-planning, immigration, and intellectual property.