Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Overview: A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a highly skilled and motivated Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in complex estate planning, asset protection, trust and estate settlement, and taxation. An LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation is required, and experience in international estate planning is considered a plus. The candidate must also be a member of The Florida Bar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex estate planning for high-net-worth clients.
• Provide asset protection planning services to safeguard clients' assets.
• Manage trust and estate settlements efficiently.
• Advise clients on taxation matters related to estates and trusts.
• Develop and implement comprehensive estate plans, including wills, trusts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with changes in trust and estate law.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and other attorneys to execute estate planning strategies.
• Represent clients in probate court when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws about trusts and estates.
• Handle international estate planning issues when applicable.
• Provide high-quality client service and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Extensive knowledge of complex estate planning, asset protection planning, trust and estate settlement, and taxation.
• Experience in international estate planning is a plus.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation.
• Active membership in The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and legal document drafting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and precision in work.
• Familiarity with relevant legal software and technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationship management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with international estate planning.
• Advanced understanding of federal and state tax laws related to estates and trusts.
• Demonstrated success in handling high-net-worth estate plans.

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.