What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust and Estates Associate Attorney position at Larson Maddox?
Our Client, an leading AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an Trust and Estates Associate Attorney with 3 years of expericnce in their Madison, NJ office. Our Client, is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation.
The Position
Dynamic tax practice with significant growth potential, offering excellent opportunities for client expansion and professional advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
Step into a role that lets you work independently, strategically, and directly with clients:
- Build trusted relationships with clients and guide complex estate planning matters.
- Draft sophisticated estate planning documents and implement tailored planning techniques.
- Research and analyze nuanced tax matters, preparing high‑level memoranda.
- Advocate tax positions with confidence in both written and oral form.
This is the perfect opportunity for an attorney who enjoys both the technical and client‑facing aspects of trusts & estates law.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Masters Degree in Taxation.
- 3 years of experience in estate planning and estate administration including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
- 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.
- Excellent research, writing and communications skills
Salary: $150,000-$180,000
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000