Trust And Estates Associate Attorney

Title: Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Tallahassee, FL, seeks a qualified Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in complex estate planning, asset protection, and trust and estate settlement, with expertise in tax return preparation. International estate planning experience is a plus, and an LL.M. in Taxation is required.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel on complex estate planning and asset protection strategies.
• Oversee trust and estate settlements, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Prepare and review transfer tax returns and related legal documents.
• Advise clients on strategies for wealth preservation, including international estate planning (if applicable).
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Remain up to date with changing regulations and tax laws impacting trusts and estates.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in trusts and estates law.
• Strong understanding of estate planning, trust administration, and tax return preparation.
• Ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• An active member of The Florida Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Expertise in estate planning and asset protection strategies.
• Proficient in trust and estate settlement procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of tax law, particularly relating to estate taxes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent legal research and drafting skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Job Location:

• Tallahassee, 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.