Trust & Estates Associate - St. Louis, MO

Illinois State Bar Association; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a lateral associate with trusts & estates expertise to join its Corporate Services Group as a Trusts & Estates Associate in our St. Louis office.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience handling complex estate, tax, and wealth planning matters for individuals and families, banks and trusts, wealth managers, and private foundations. Associates will join a dynamic team and work closely with seasoned practitioners in a collaborative environment, with

Qualifications

• JD required andLicensed to practice in one or more jurisdictions where Firm does business.
• 5+ years of experience in complex estate, tax and wealth planning.
• Prior law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-level and strategic aspects of multiple matters from inception to conclusion.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and communicate effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Work independently and proactively to advance a career in Corporate Services.
• Produce quality legal work and bill the appropriate hours to ensure client service.
• Contribute to business development or firm initiatives as appropriate.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a lateral associate with trusts & estates expertise to join its Corporate Services Group as a Trusts & Estates Associate in our St. Louis office.The ideal candidatewillhave5+yearsofexperienceworkingoncomplexestate,tax,andwealthplanning matters for a variety of clients, including individuals and families, banks and trusts companies, wealth management advisors, and private foundations.

Associateshaveanexcitingopportunitytojoinadynamicteamwheretheywillbeabletotake on learn from and work closely with energetic, highly experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, collaborative environment.

EssentialFunctions:Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Simultaneouslyhandlesthehigh-levelandstrategicaspectsofmultiplelegalmattersat different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion;
• Possessstrongattentiontodetailandgoodinterpersonalskillsforcommunicatingwith attorneys and clients;
• Demonstratesanabilitytoworkindependentlyandproductivelyandshowastrong interest in advancing a career in Corporate Services;
• Producesqualitylegalworkandbillstherequiredamountsofhourstoensureexcellent client services;
• Demonstratessomesuccessinbusinessmanagementand/orbusinessgenerationthrough individual or group efforts; and
• Complieswiththeveryhighestethicalstandardsofthelegal profession

Competencies:

• DecisionMaking–Identifiesissuesandprovidessuggestionstoday-to-dayproblems;
• Communication–Sharesinformationbyusingdataandinformationtosupportan argument or point of view. Keeps team informed about progress and problems;
• Leadership–Worksautonomouslyandismotivatedtoanticipatefuturebusinessneeds;
• ContinuousLearning–Identifiesself-trainingneedsandopportunities.Positivelyaccepts changes;
• Teamwork–Activelyparticipatesinteamsandcanprovidefeedback andsolutions;
• Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructivefeedbacktoteammembersregardingthevalues.Strivestolearnmoreand
• participate in diversity and inclusion efforts. Demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support.

RequiredEducation:Juris Doctor

RequiredLicensesand/orCertifications:Licensedtopracticelawingoodstandinginoneor morejurisdictionswheretheFirmconductsbusiness;mustmaintainapplicablelicenserenewal and CLE requirements.

RequiredExperience:5+years’experienceincomplexestate,taxandwealthplanningmatters, including but not limited to: developing, drafting and implementing estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, advance directives and powers of attorney; preparation, review, and analysis of tax forms, including income tax returns, gift tax returns and estate returns, and; business succession planning. Prior experience working at a law firm is a plus.

SupervisoryResponsibilities:Indirect-activelyutilizessupportstafforjuniorassociatesto ensure client satisfaction

PhysicalActivity:Theemployeewillberequiredtosit(orutilizeastandingdesk)forprolonged periods and work on a computer

TravelRequired:Lessthan10%

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensivelistingofactivities,duties,orresponsibilitiesthatarerequiredoftheemployee for this job.

EEO Statement:Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employmentdecisionswithoutregardtorace,color,religion,nationalorigin,ancestry,age,sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.

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