Trusts and Estates Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trusts and Estates Associate in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sophisticated estate planning and trusts matters, with a preference for those familiar with cross-border estate planning.

Duties

• Advise clients on estate planning and trust administration.
• Serve high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and nonprofits.
• Collaborate with other practice areas for comprehensive client solutions.
• Develop multi-generational wealth preservation strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships with excellent service and communication.

Requirements

• Proven experience with high-net-worth clients.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of New York.

Skills

• Strong client advisory skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in developing wealth preservation strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.