Trust and Estates Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Madison, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 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. 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. 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
3+ 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.
Masters Degree in Taxation.
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.