Private Client Services Senior Associate/Counsel

Duane Morris LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 385,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Duane Morris LLP seeks a senior associate or counsel in its New York office for the Private Client Services Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of law firm experience in trust and estates, with strong drafting, estate administration, and client-facing skills. NY bar admission or ability to waive in is required, and an LL.M.

is preferred. The role emphasizes independent work, supervisory ability over paralegals, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of law firm experience in trust and estates.
• Strong drafting and estate administration skills.
• Experience working with high net worth individuals.
• New York bar admission required or ability to waive in.
• LL.M. required.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex wills and trusts and prepare client presentations.
• Administer estates from probate through closing and perform tax calculations/analysis.
• Supervise paralegals in a team-oriented environment and coordinate with clients.
• Manage client relationships with independence and attention to detail.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Estate administration

Client contact

Paralegal supervision

Education

LL.M.

Job description

Duane Morris LLP has an opening in its New York office for a senior associate or counsel level attorney to join its growing Private Client Services Practice Group. Ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of law firm experience in trust and estates and experience working with high net worth individuals. Strong drafting and estate administration skills required, including experience drafting complex wills and trusts, preparation of client presentations, tax calculations and analysis and administration of estates from probate through closing. A strong tax background along with superior academic credentials required; LL.M. required. Candidate must have an aptitude for client contact and a willingness to work independently, be detail-oriented and possess supervisory skills in directing paralegals in a team-oriented environment. New York bar admission required or ability to waive in.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $385,000+. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience, skill-set, current business needs and market factors. The compensation range listed is just one component of Duane Morris' total comp package for employees, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and incentive packages, and firm-sponsored benefit programs.