Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

A law firm located in Albany is seeking a Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The successful candidate will have experience in high net-worth tax and estate planning, wealth preservation, charitable giving, estate and trust administration, and business succession planning. The Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney will play a vital role in providing comprehensive legal solutions to high-net-worth individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and corporate trust departments. The candidate will collaborate with other practice areas to ensure clients receive tailored and effective legal counsel.

Duties:

• Handle matters related to high net-worth tax and estate planning
• Assist with wealth preservation strategies and charitable giving structures
• Manage estate and trust administration processes
• Provide guidance on business succession planning
• Collaborate with other practice areas to deliver comprehensive solutions
• Work on local, multistate, and multinational transactions
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders effectively

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law
• Strong understanding of high net-worth tax and estate planning concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Skills:

• Proficiency in trusts and estates law
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Client-focused approach to legal practice

Benefits offered:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Pension plan

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.