Private Client Services Associate Attorney
Location: New York, NY
HYBRID work environment available
Our client, a prominent
AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented
Associate Attorney to join its
Private Client Services Practice Group in
New York City. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney to work with high-net-worth individuals on complex trust and estate matters while developing expertise in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Candidate Profile:
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
- New York Bar Admission or the ability to waive in.
- LL.M. and strong tax background required.
- 2-4 years of substantive law firm experience in trust and estates law.
- Demonstrated drafting and estate administration skills, including experience with complex wills and trusts.
- Proficiency in preparing client presentations, tax calculations and analysis, and administering estates from probate through closing.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage client contact.
- Supervisory skills to direct paralegals in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise high-net-worth clients on trust and estate matters, including estate planning, tax strategies, and administration.
- Draft complex wills and trusts tailored to client needs.
- Manage the administration of estates from probate through final closing, ensuring all tax filings and legal requirements are met.
- Prepare client presentations and conduct tax calculations and analyses.
- Collaborate with a team of attorneys and paralegals to deliver superior client service.
Why Join Us?
This position provides a unique opportunity to join a growing Private Client Services Practice Group and work on sophisticated trust and estate matters for high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a dynamic and collegial environment that values professional development, collaboration, and client service excellence. With a
hybrid work schedule, attorneys enjoy flexibility while maintaining meaningful client interaction and in-office engagement.
The firm offers a
competitive compensation package, with an annual salary range of
$245,000-$330,000, commensurate with experience and market factors. Additional benefits include discretionary
bonuses,
firm-sponsored incentive programs, and a
comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter,
resume, and a
writing sample.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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