Private Client Associate Attorney

Title: Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a talented Private Client Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience. This role is essential for providing high-quality legal services in estate planning and tax strategies. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and fosters professional growth, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence.

Duties:

• Draft standard and sophisticated estate planning documents tailored to client needs.
• Advise clients on domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning, while also guiding on international estate tax matters as necessary.
• Cultivate productive relationships with clients and co-advisors, ensuring a seamless collaboration.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support client needs and inform estate planning strategies.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, maintaining high organizational standards and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience in estate planning or tax law.
• Proven ability to draft complex legal documents and articulate complex concepts clearly to clients.
• Experience with domestic and international estate tax planning is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing client relationships effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, complemented by a robust academic background.
• LLM degree is a plus.
• Must be eligible for admission to the New York Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in New York is required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and managing multiple responsibilities.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.