Trusts & Estates Associate (Mid-Level)

Ice Miller LLP; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quality benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Career coaching and professional development

Supportive culture centered on mentorship and advancement

Job summary

A law firm in Naples is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of estate planning experience. The role involves estate planning, trust administration, and litigation, requiring strong tax law comprehension and detail-oriented document preparation. Ideal candidates should have a J.D., an active Florida law license, and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered in a supportive and collegial environment focusing on professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of estate planning experience preferred.
• Active law license in Florida necessary.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work on estate planning, estate and trust administration.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups.
• Research and comprehend complex tax laws.

Skills

Estate planning experience

Knowledge of irrevocable trusts

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proactive and self-starter

Familiarity with Florida estate administration

Experience with IRS tax matters

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Strong academic credentials

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Ice Miller is seeking an associate to join its Trusts & Estates Section of our Business Group in the Naples office. Candidates with at least 3 (three) to 5 (five) years of estate planning experience preferred. The attorney will work on estate planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning, charitable planning, and trust and estate litigation. As part of that work, the attorney would be required to research and learn complex rules of gift, estate and generation skipping transfer tax. Members of the group would offer training on this and other aspects of the practice, but there must be a desire and ability to work with and comprehend intricacies in complex tax law and a high attention to detail in document preparation with particular focus on irrevocable trusts, SLAT trusts, and asset protection. Experience dealing with inbound foreign investment in the U.S. by non-resident aliens or dealing with outbound planning in foreign countries by U.S. citizens is a plus.

In this position you will:

• Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
• Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
• Collaborate with talented and team-oriented attorneys across practice groups and across offices

The ideal candidate will:

• Be familiar with, or at least very interested in learning, the more advanced concepts of tax and estate planning such as irrevocable trusts, SLAT trusts, business planning through gifting/sales to trusts, asset protection and the family office structure
• Be familiar with Florida estate administration
• Have some tax experience, or experience dealing with the IRS
• Excel in a team environment and be highly motivated, proactive, self-starter
• Be flexible and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have excellent law school credentials and references

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active law license in Florida
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.