Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Hartford, CT is looking for a skilled Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience specializing in estate planning, estate administration, and related tax matters. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases in a collaborative environment. The firm is seeking an attorney with a strong academic background, an eye for detail, and a passion for helping clients navigate estate-related legal challenges.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal guidance on estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts, and other related documents
• Assist clients with estate administration processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Advise on tax planning strategies and help clients optimize tax outcomes in estate-related matters
• Represent clients in probate court and other legal proceedings as necessary
• Work closely with other attorneys and professionals in the firm to ensure comprehensive service delivery
• Stay current on changes in estate law and taxation to provide informed, up-to-date advice
• Build and maintain client relationships, offering personalized solutions for their estate planning needs

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law, including estate planning, administration, and tax-related issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle complex legal matters independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar required
• An LLM in Taxation is a plus

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of estate planning laws and tax regulations
• Familiarity with probate procedures and estate administration processes
• Ability to manage complex estates and provide innovative solutions to clients
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other legal research tools

Job Location:

• Hartford, CT

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.