Trust and Estates Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser • Madison, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and be valued and empowered, we invite you to apply to our Trust and Estates Associate Attorney position in our Madison, NJ office. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position Dynamic tax practice with significant growth potential, offering excellent opportunities for client expansion and professional advancement.

Requirements

• JD from a law school
• Must be admitted to practice in New Jersey
• 5+ years of experience in estate planning and estate administration including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Excellent research, writing and communications skills

Nice To Haves

• LL.M. in Taxation or candidate for LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
• Admission to practice in New York and/or Florida is a plus.
• Experience in the following is helpful but not essential: preparation of gift and estate tax returns; federal and state tax issues as it relates to the taxation of trusts; corporate and partnership tax issues with respect to mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Relate to clients.
• Implement matters with minimum supervision.
• Research and prepare memoranda on complicated tax matters.
• Ability to advocate tax positions orally and in writing.
• Develop and implement estate planning techniques.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
• This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees