Trust And Estates Associate Attorney

Title: Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney (4-6 Years Experience)

Job Overview
A reputable law firm based in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a qualified Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in complex estate planning, asset protection strategies, and trust and estate settlement, with additional knowledge in tax return preparation. An LL.M. in Taxation is required, and international estate planning experience is highly valued.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel and services in complex estate planning and asset protection.
• Handle trust and estate settlements efficiently.
• Prepare and review federal and state transfer tax returns.
• Advise on international estate planning matters, when applicable.
• Collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive wealth management and estate preservation strategies.
• Research and stay current on changes in laws affecting estate planning, taxation, and asset protection.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Expertise in complex estate planning, asset protection, and tax return preparation.
• Experience in trust and estate settlement processes.
• International estate planning experience is a plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a diverse and complex caseload.

Job Location

• Jacksonville, 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.