Trust And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm based in Orlando, FL seeks a highly skilled Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in complex estate planning, asset protection, and trust and estate settlement. This position requires a motivated legal professional with advanced expertise in tax law and a passion for estate planning, offering the opportunity to work on intricate cases involving both domestic and international matters.

Duties:

• Handle complex estate planning and asset protection matters.
• Manage trust and estate settlement processes.
• Prepare and review transfer tax returns.
• Provide expert counsel in wealth transfer strategies.
• Collaborate on international estate planning when required.
• Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies to protect and manage wealth.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in state and federal tax laws that impact estate planning.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Extensive experience in complex estate planning, asset protection planning, and trust and estate settlement.
• Prior experience in preparing transfer tax returns.
• International estate planning experience is a plus.
• Active membership in The Florida Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation is required.

Certifications:

• Must be a licensed member of The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on complex and high-net-worth client matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with both federal and state tax laws impacting estate planning.

Job Location:

• Orlando, FL

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.