Junior Trusts And Estate Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Junior Trusts And Estate Associate Attorney in Raleigh, NC.

Job Overview:

The Junior Trusts And Estate Associate Attorney will represent executors during all stages of the estate administration process. They will assist clients with gathering information from third-party providers, prepare inventory and accounting documents, and manage a busy administration practice. Additionally, the role entails researching estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and income tax issues, and maintaining efficiency and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Duties:

• Represent executors during all stages of the estate administration process
• Assist clients with gathering information from third-party providers
• Prepare inventory and accounting documents
• Manage a busy administration practice, including proactive deadline and matter scheduling and management
• Conduct research on estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and income tax issues
• Follow the process of client intake, document preparation, and ongoing communications

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in administering estates of all sizes in North Carolina
• Ability to work independently and administer client files
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the North Carolina State Bar (preferred)

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of estate planning and administration laws and procedures

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