Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview: The Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney will provide comprehensive legal counsel in trusts and estates matters, including complex estate planning, asset protection planning, trust and estate settlement, and taxation. The ideal candidate will possess 3-6 years of relevant experience and hold an LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation. International estate planning experience is considered advantageous.

Duties:

• Conducting client consultations and assessments to determine estate planning needs and objectives.
• Drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Advising clients on asset protection strategies and wealth preservation techniques.
• Facilitating trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings and trust management.
• Providing legal guidance on taxation issues related to trusts and estates.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex estate planning cases.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Proven expertise in complex estate planning, asset protection, trust and estate settlement, and taxation.
• LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• International estate planning experience.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal document drafting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and case analysis.
• Sound understanding of estate planning laws and regulations.

Certifications:

• Membership in The Florida Bar.

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.