Associate Attorney
- $225,000 - $315,000
- New York, NY
AM LAW 200: Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney,
A bit about us:
We are working with a highly regarded, full-service law firm that is seeking a talented Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate to join its growing team in either Florida, New Jersey, or New York. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nationally recognized group handling sophisticated estate and tax planning matters for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Why join us?
- Work alongside nationally recognized attorneys in a collaborative environment
- Handle high-value and complex client matters
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
- Long-term growth potential within a well-established firm
Job Details
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust and estate administration. You will be expected to advise clients on complex estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues, and work closely with other attorneys, fiduciaries, and financial professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust and estate administration. You will be expected to advise clients on complex estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues, and work closely with other attorneys, fiduciaries, and financial professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
- Advise clients on strategies for minimizing estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes
- Guide clients through the trust and estate administration process, including probate filings and fiduciary obligations
- Work collaboratively with firm partners, wealth advisors, accountants, and other professionals on integrated tax planning
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda on estate and tax law issues
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tax, trusts, and estates law
- LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred
- Active bar admission in Florida, New Jersey, or New York (must align with the office where the candidate wishes to reside)
- Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.