Senior Private Client Attorney — Trusts & Tax

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 347,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. presents an opportunity with an AmLaw 100 firm in New York City for a Private Client Services Associate Attorney. The role offers a hybrid work environment and exposure to high-net-worth individuals on complex trust and estate matters within a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier school, New York Bar or waiver, an LL.M., and 5–7 years in estate/tax planning with strong drafting, estate administration and supervisory skills.

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.
• Demonstrated drafting and estate administration skills, including experience with complex wills and trusts.

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.

Skills

Drafting

Estate administration

Client presentations

Tax calculations

Independent work

Paralegal supervision

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

New York Bar Admission or waive

LL.M. and strong tax background

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. presents an opportunity with an AmLaw 100 firm in New York City for a Private Client Services Associate Attorney. The role offers a hybrid work environment and exposure to high-net-worth individuals on complex trust and estate matters within a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier school, New York Bar or waiver, an LL.M., and 5–7 years in estate/tax planning with strong drafting, estate administration and supervisory skills.