Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex estate planning, asset protection planning, trust and estate settlement, and taxation. Experience in international estate planning is considered a plus. The candidate must possess an LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation and a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Membership in The Florida Bar is required.

Duties:

• Assist senior attorneys in preparing estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Conduct legal research on various trusts and estate matters.
• Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and other estate planning and administration documents.
• Participate in client meetings and consultations, providing legal advice and guidance on trusts and estates issues.
• Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm on matters involving trusts and estates.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of trusts and estates experience.
• Experience in complex estate planning, asset protection, trust and estate settlement, and taxation.
• International estate planning experience is a plus.
• LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and regulations related to trusts and estates.

Certifications:

• LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

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.