Trust and Estates Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Madison, NJ

8h•$150,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. 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; LL.M. in Taxation or candidate for LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
Must be admitted to practice in New Jersey; Admission to practice in New York and/or Florida is a plus.
3+ years of experience in estate planning and estate administration including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
Experience drafting grantor and non-grantor trusts, for completed and incomplete gifts.
Excellent research, writing and communications skills

Nice To Haves

LL.M. in Taxation or candidate for LL.M. in Taxation
Admission to practice in New York and/or Florida

Responsibilities

Drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
Responsibility for development and implementation of strategies tax and estate planning techniques with minimal supervision.
Administration of estates including direct contact with clients, preparation of estate tax returns and tax planning.
Substantial direct contact with clients and other professions.
Research relating to complex and innovative tax matters.