Private Client Services Counsel - Senior Associate (Hybrid)

CareerNerds, LLC

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 347,000 - 424,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Private Client Services Practice Group in New York City. The role focuses on complex trust and estate matters for high-net-worth individuals, with a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and strong opportunities for professional development and client service excellence.

Qualifications

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.
5-7 years of substantive law firm experience in estate and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.
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.

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.