What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate - Greenwich, CT position at Day Pitney LLP?
Day Pitney's Private Client Department is seeking an associate with a minimum of two years trusts and estates experience to join our nationally recognized practice in Greenwich, CT.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in estate planning and estate and trust administration, including knowledge of relevant state and federal tax laws. Experience with charitable giving; estate planning for retirement assets; and working with individuals and families on tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies through estate, tax, business succession, and asset protection planning is a plus.
Day Pitney's Private Client team, one of the largest and most sophisticated in the country, advises on all aspects of estate, gift and charitable planning, closely held businesses, administration of estates and trusts, planning for individuals with special needs, and fiduciary litigation. Our Private Client lawyers collectively have hundreds of years of experience serving the unique needs of our clients, including individuals and their families, fiduciaries, and a broad range of tax-exempt entities. Our team regularly works in collaboration with our corporate, employment, real estate, trial and environmental lawyers to achieve our clients' individual and business objectives. Our Family Office team includes experienced attorneys from multidisciplinary practices, serving the corporate, tax, and transactional needs of high-net-worth clients and their businesses.
Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.
Position Requirements
- Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in sophisticated private client matters involving trusts and estates planning and administration
- Ability to attend in-person meetings/signings in Greenwich, CT
- Excellent technical, professional and client service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
- Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
- Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
- Connecticut bar admission in good standing is required (dual admission in New York is a plus)
About Day Pitney
Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.
Join Us
If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people. Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.
Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).
Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.
Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.