Trusts And Estates Associate- 2654699

Please send resume should you be interested in the following Trusts and Estates Associate position located in Morristown NJ.

This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary dependent on experience. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do offer referral fees.

Title : Trusts and Estates Associate

Location : Morristown

Salary : DOE

Minimum billable hours : 1,800

Work Environment : 100% onsite for first 90 days or so then 2-3 days onsite

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Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Tax / Trusts & Estates department. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and a passion for providing sophisticated legal counsel in the areas of tax, trusts, and estates law.

A background in tax law or trusts and estates matters, along with an LL.M. in Taxation or at least 2 years of relevant experience, is required.

As an Associate Attorney in this department, you will work on a broad range of complex matters, advising clients on tax planning, estate planning, trust administration, and related transactional issues.

You will collaborate with senior attorneys to provide innovative solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advise clients on various tax and estate planning matters, including the formation and administration of trusts, estate tax strategies, and charitable planning.
• Assist in the preparation of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives.
• Conduct legal research on complex tax and estate planning issues.
• Draft legal memoranda, trust agreements, tax returns, and other related documents.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients to develop customized estate plans that align with the clients' personal and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with other practice groups to address multi-disciplinary issues involving tax law, business law, and family wealth planning.
• Stay current with developments in tax law and trust & estate planning.
• Participate in client meetings, legal strategy discussions, and other aspects of client service.

Qualifications :

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of experience focusing on tax law, trusts and estates, or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax laws, estate planning strategies, and trust administration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex matters and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve complex legal issues.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Experience with estate and gift tax planning, probate matters, and trust administration.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations impacting trusts and estates, including tax return preparation and compliance.
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