Trusts and Estates Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Trusts and Estates Associate to join its Private Client Services Department in New Haven, Stamford, or Greenwich, CT. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3 to 7 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and tax compliance.

Duties

• Engage directly with high-net-worth clients on estate planning matters.
• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Administer estates and trusts efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with estate and tax regulations.

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• LL.M. in Estate Planning or Tax preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in estate and tax compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Significant responsibility in client matters.

This highly respected New England law firm specializes in diverse brands of law. Antitrust and Trade Regulations, Business, Intellectual Property, Internet and E-commerce, Trademark, and Healthcare are just a few of their many nationally recognized practices. As it is a law firm that emphasizes a true life-work balance and a non-competitive atmosphere, attorneys here work in a decidedly collegial atmosphere. A policy of not overhiring means interesting work for even the newest employees.