Trusts and Estates Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trusts and Estates Associate for its Greenwich, CT office. This role offers the chance to work with a team-oriented group on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience with high net worth clients.

Duties

• Participate in client conferences.
• Draft estate planning documents.
• Collaborate with paralegals, fiduciary accountants, and attorneys in probate and trust administration.
• Prepare and review gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Conduct tax research.
• Assist with charitable planning.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with high net worth individuals and families.
• Connecticut Bar admission or willingness to become admitted.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred.

Certifications

• Connecticut Bar admission.

Skills

• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Opportunity for long-term professional growth.

Join this dynamic, large Connecticut firm that specializes in representing high-tech and Internet companies in the areas of corporate law, litigation, and IP. The firm also has a strong trusts and estates practice that represents many high net worth individuals. Associates are treated well, and they receive interesting work and good formal and informal training. The firm is now looking to hire more first-class attorneys from top schools and firms.