Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney

2-11 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney to provide top-tier counseling on various aspects of estate planning, tax, real estate, disputes, investments, and succession planning. The successful candidate will play a key role in drafting legal documents, advising clients, and assisting with complex estate and trust administration.

Duties:

• Provide top-tier counseling on a broad range of issues related to estate planning, tax, real estate, disputes, investments, and succession planning.
• Draft wills, trusts, and related legal documentation.
• Advise executors and trustees on the administration of complex international and domestic estates and trusts.
• Prepare and file estate and gift tax returns and tax-exemption applications.
• Advise individuals and families on trust structures and private client tax matters.
• Provide litigation support as needed.
• Directly interact with clients and other advisors to collaborate on sophisticated and highly sensitive matters while achieving client objectives nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrate exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of law firm experience in trusts, estates, and wealth preservation.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York and be in good standing.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Being licensed in New Jersey, in addition to New York, is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be a licensed attorney in the State of New York.

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting skills for wills, trusts, and related documentation.
• Proficiency in estate and gift tax regulations and filings.
• Knowledge of trust structures and private client tax matters.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and client interaction abilities.
• Litigation support skills for estate-related matters.

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