Trusts & Estates Attorney (4-6 yrs)

PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP•Buffalo, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand its talent within its Trusts & Estates Practice Group. The group provides advice to corporate and individual clients regarding succession planning, tax planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration, and litigation. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, and elder law. Drafting experience (wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney) is preferred, as is experience in estate and trust administration, estate and trust accounting, estate and gift taxation, fiduciary income taxation, and Surrogate Court proceedings. The firm offers a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, significant client contact and responsibility, and values community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. They are focused on growing the firm and welcome associates who seek an inclusive and equitable environment with an emphasis on mentoring, feedback, and training.

Requirements

4-6 years of experience in trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, and elder law.

Nice To Haves

Drafting experience (wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney).
Experience in estate and trust administration.
Experience in estate and trust accounting.
Experience in estate and gift taxation.
Experience in fiduciary income taxation.
Experience in Surrogate Court proceedings.

Responsibilities

Provide advice to corporate and individual clients regarding succession planning, tax planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration and litigation.
Handle trust and estate planning.
Manage trust and estate administration.
Engage in elder law.
Draft wills, trust agreements, and powers of attorney.
Manage estate and trust accounting.
Handle estate and gift taxation.
Manage fiduciary income taxation.
Conduct Surrogate Court proceedings.