Trusts & Estates Associate

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 6-9 years of experience in sophisticated estate planning and trust matters. The role involves advising high-net-worth individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and corporate trust departments on estate and trust administration, as well as multi-generational wealth preservation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong client relationship management skills and have a proven track record of providing comprehensive, strategic solutions across a range of estate planning issues, including cross-border matters.

Location:
New York City, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and related legal matters.

• Work with high-net-worth individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and corporate trust departments.

• Develop and implement multi-generational wealth preservation strategies tailored to client needs.

• Collaborate with other practice areas to deliver holistic legal solutions for clients.

• Maintain and strengthen client relationships by providing excellent service and communication.

Requirements:

• 6-9 years of experience in estate planning and trust matters.

• Proven track record of working with high-net-worth clients and understanding their unique needs.

• Experience in cross-border estate planning is a plus.

• Ability to collaborate across practice areas to offer comprehensive solutions.

• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage complex client matters.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Expertise in estate planning, estate administration, and trust law.

• Strong experience with high-net-worth clients and corporate entities.

• Ability to develop effective wealth preservation strategies for multi-generational planning.

• Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills.

• Strong technical and drafting abilities in estate and trust matters.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile client matters in a collaborative team environment.

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.