Elite Trust & Estate Associate - Buffalo

Miami-Dade Bar; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC seeks an experienced Associate to join its sophisticated trust & estate practice in Buffalo, NY. The firm is AmLaw 200 with offices across NY and beyond.

Qualified candidates are admitted to New York and hold a J.D. with strong estate planning, trust administration, probate and tax knowledge. Excellent research, writing, and client-service skills are required, with ability to manage multiple matters.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York State.
• J.D. from accredited law school.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and federal estate and gift tax principles.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with careful attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients and sophisticated estate planning structures is preferred.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Probate law

Estate tax basics

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC seeks an experienced Associate to join its sophisticated trust & estate practice in Buffalo, NY. The firm is AmLaw 200 with offices across NY and beyond.

Qualified candidates are admitted to New York and hold a J.D. with strong estate planning, trust administration, probate and tax knowledge. Excellent research, writing, and client-service skills are required, with ability to manage multiple matters.