Mid-level Trusts and Estates Associate - New York, United States - Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP
New York, United States
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
NYC firm is seeking a Mid-Level Trusts and Estates associate with 3 to 5 years' experience in Estate Planning and Trust and Estate Administration for high-net-worth clients to join our growing Trusts and Estates practice.
Salary Range:
$130,000 - $150,000
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a bonus and potential % of origination on new business.
Qualifications:
- Attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New York and in good standing.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and New York estate tax laws.
- Experience drafting wills, trusts, advance directives, ILITs and SLATs.
- Prior exposure and understanding of Credit Shelter Trusts and QTIP trusts.
- Experience preparing probate and administration petitions and knowledge of surrogate court procedures and rules.
- Experience in estate administration including marshalling assets, accountings and funding trusts.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to manage several matters in a fastpaced work environment.
- Experience working directly with clients and cultivating relationships.
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently once given a task.
- Experience preparing Federal 706 and NY ET706 returns a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- The associate will be working and communicating directly with clients.
- Expected to independently draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, advance directives, ILITs and SLATs, among others.
- Collaborate well with a small team and report work status to partner.
- Stay up to date on current laws and developments in trusts and estates law and tax legislation.
- Assist and/or oversee paralegals with probate proceedings and estate and trust administration.
- Conduct legal research to support client matters and issues.
- Respond to clients in a timely manner.
- Manage several clients and matters at a time.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach in tackling challenges, displaying a willingness to take initiative and seek out solutions independently.
- Exhibit a positive attitude towards learning and adapting to new tasks and areas of T&E law
Pay:
$120, $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
