Trusts & Estates Associate — UHNW Private Client Practice

Healing Strides Counseling; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Am Law 100 law firm in New York City seeks a highly credentialed junior Trusts & Estates Associate (Class of 2024 or 2025) to join a sophisticated Private Client practice. The role involves advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning, wealth transfer, trust administration, and tax planning, with cross-practice collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from a top-tier law school, strong research and drafting skills, and eligibility for New York

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with outstanding academic credentials.
• Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• New York bar admission or eligibility for admission.

Responsibilities

• Sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Trust and estate planning involving private equity and hedge fund interests.
• Domestic and international estate and tax planning.
• Advanced wealth transfer techniques, including vertical slicing.
• Advising on trust administration, fiduciary matters, and related tax considerations.

Skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

A leading Am Law 100 law firm in New York City seeks a highly credentialed junior Trusts & Estates Associate (Class of 2024 or 2025) to join a sophisticated Private Client practice. The role involves advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning, wealth transfer, trust administration, and tax planning, with cross-practice collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from a top-tier law school, strong research and drafting skills, and eligibility for New York