Sr Associate, Trusts and Estates
Grant Herrmann Schwartz Klinger LLP · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Senior Associate – Trusts & Estates (6+ Years’ Experience)This is an on-site position. Please do not apply for remote work.
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About the OpportunityOur Trusts & Estates practice is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate with 6+ years of experience to join a dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate brings exceptional drafting capabilities, deep attention to detail, and a genuine interest in sophisticated estate planning and additionally, has experience with Surrogate’s Court practice and estate/trust administration. An LL.M. in Taxation is strongly preferred and will be viewed favorably.Responsibilities:Draft and refine complex estate planning instruments, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and related documentsGuide clients and fiduciaries through the full lifecycle of estate and trust administration, including probate matters, fiduciary accounting, and asset marshaling and distributionConduct research and prepare memoranda addressing estate, gift, GST, and income tax considerationsSupport partners on planning engagements for high-net-worth individuals and families, with particular focus on tax-efficient wealth transfer and succession strategiesManage client communications with professionalism and clarity, collaborating closely with fiduciaries, financial advisors, and other professional partnersContribute to team development by mentoring junior associates and supporting practice initiatives where appropriateRequirements:J.D. from an accredited law school.Minimum of 6 years’ experience in trusts, estates and taxation practice at a law firmLL.M. in Taxation preferredLicensed to practice law in New York; New Jersey and/or Florida strongly preferred in addition to New York. xzbcwsv Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precisionA proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when neededCompensation & BenefitsWe offer a competitive compensation package of $190,000-$240,000, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and ongoing professional development support.Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.
About the OpportunityOur Trusts & Estates practice is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate with 6+ years of experience to join a dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate brings exceptional drafting capabilities, deep attention to detail, and a genuine interest in sophisticated estate planning and additionally, has experience with Surrogate’s Court practice and estate/trust administration. An LL.M. in Taxation is strongly preferred and will be viewed favorably.Responsibilities:Draft and refine complex estate planning instruments, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and related documentsGuide clients and fiduciaries through the full lifecycle of estate and trust administration, including probate matters, fiduciary accounting, and asset marshaling and distributionConduct research and prepare memoranda addressing estate, gift, GST, and income tax considerationsSupport partners on planning engagements for high-net-worth individuals and families, with particular focus on tax-efficient wealth transfer and succession strategiesManage client communications with professionalism and clarity, collaborating closely with fiduciaries, financial advisors, and other professional partnersContribute to team development by mentoring junior associates and supporting practice initiatives where appropriateRequirements:J.D. from an accredited law school.Minimum of 6 years’ experience in trusts, estates and taxation practice at a law firmLL.M. in Taxation preferredLicensed to practice law in New York; New Jersey and/or Florida strongly preferred in addition to New York. xzbcwsv Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precisionA proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when neededCompensation & BenefitsWe offer a competitive compensation package of $190,000-$240,000, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and ongoing professional development support.Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance
Details
| Company | Grant Herrmann Schwartz Klinger LLP |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |