Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Max 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is actively seeking a dynamic Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney to support the growth of its trusts and estates practice, focusing on high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will engage in transactional work, tax analysis, estate and trust administration, and client relationship management.

Duties:

• Perform transactional work, including drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and operating and shareholder agreements.
• Quantify tax impacts of estate and business succession plans.
• Work on estate and trust administration matters, including structuring the administration plan.
• Supervise the preparation of accountings and estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Address procedural and disputed matters within trusts and estates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, referral sources, and other attorneys within the firm.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in trusts and estates practice.

Education:

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

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and quantitative abilities, including computational skills and proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Project management skills for overseeing multiple aspects of trusts and estates matters.
• Executive functioning skills for efficient and organized work.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in New York.

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