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Withersworldwide

Trusts & Estates Associate

San Diego, CA · On-site

$235K - $280K/yr

Real estate is very important to our clients, and we have a specialist residential and rural team. The Role We are seeking an experienced and highly capable associate to join our Private Client & Tax ...

Wegman

Trusts & Estates Associate

Philadelphia, PA

Our client is a growing regional law firm that is looking to expand their Trusts and Estates practice group. Interested candidates should have at least 8 years of trusts and estates experience. A PA ...

Trueseek

NJ

$220K - $320K/yr

Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Based in New Jersey, we are a nationally recognized law firm known for its client-focused approach collaborative culture and commitment to delivering practical results.

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Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

New York, NY • Hybrid

Direct Counsel
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$200K - $245K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney / Senior Associate Attorney – New York, NY

Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney or Senior Associate Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of sophisticated trusts and estates experience to join a highly respected, nationally recognized Private Client practice in New York, NY.

This role is ideal for an attorney with hands-on experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning and administration matters. Candidates should have experience with domestic estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, estate and gift tax issues, charitable giving, succession planning, retirement asset planning, and tax-efficient family wealth structures.

The Private Client team advises on all aspects of estate, gift, and charitable planning; trust and estate administration; closely held business issues; and fiduciary litigation. This multidisciplinary group collaborates closely with corporate, employment, real estate, tax, trial, and environmental attorneys to serve sophisticated client needs.

This position offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and flexibility regarding office location for in-office days. Part-time candidates may also be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Advise high-net-worth clients on complex trusts & estates matters, including tax and succession planning

  • Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and related instruments

  • Support estate and trust administration matters

  • Provide strategic guidance on wealth transfer, charitable planning, and tax-efficient structuring

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams across practice areas

  • Handle client communication, analysis, and planning with a high level of professionalism and discretion

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience in sophisticated trusts & estates and private client matters

  • Strong knowledge of federal and state tax issues impacting estate planning

  • Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills

  • Client-service oriented with strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing (required)

Additional Information

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility

  • Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and a potential path to partnership

  • Required application materials: cover letter, resume, transcript, and 2–3 page writing sample

Salary Range

$200,000 – $245,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.