Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney

Active Consulting Services LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Cross-office exposure

Job summary

Active Consulting Services LLC in New York, NY seeks an experienced Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney to join a sophisticated practice group, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on complex estate, trust, and tax planning matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent client relationships, and the ability to manage multi-state matters across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
• 10+ years of Tax, Trusts & Estates experience.
• Active bar admission in NY, CT, or NJ.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on complex estate, trust, and tax planning.
• Manage sophisticated multi-state trusts and estates matters across NY, CT, and NJ.
• Draft documents, counsel on wealth transfer, and oversee trust administration.
• Collaborate with the firm on tax, estate, and multi-state planning matters.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support practice growth.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Tax planning

Multi-state practice

Education

J.D.

LL.M. in Taxation preferred

Job description

Location: New York, NY 10022

Job Type: Full-time | In-person

Salary: $170,000–$250,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney to join a growing and sophisticated practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney with substantial experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on complex estate, trust, and tax planning matters.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to handle sophisticated multi-state trusts and estates matters across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

Mandatory Requirements to Apply

• J.D. from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation preferred
• 10+ years of experience practicing Tax, Trusts & Estates law
• Active Bar admission in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey
• Willingness to obtain admission in additional jurisdictions as needed
• Significant experience in sophisticated estate planning and trust administration
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, fiduciary, and income tax planning
• Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses
• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills
• Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies, including trusts, wills, wealth transfer, asset protection, and business succession planning
• Handle complex trust and estate administration matters
• Counsel clients on federal and state estate, gift, income, and fiduciary tax issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on tax, trust, estate, and multi-state planning matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal service
• Mentor junior attorneys and support the continued growth of the Trusts & Estates practice

Bonus & Benefits + Salary

• Competitive salary: $170,000–$250,000 per year
• 401(k) and retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value trusts and estates matters
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a growing practice
• Collaborative environment with cross-office exposure

Work Location

New York, NY 10022

This is an in-person position, and candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.