What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trusts & Estates Associate position at Project Recruit?
Project Recruit has partnered with a dynamic, full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to its clients. This firm is known for its collaborative environment and commitment to mentoring its associates, and Project Recruit has placed many candidates within it who can attest to this.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft Wills, Trusts, and related correspondence for a broad range of clientele.
- Handle all aspects of estate administration, including preparation of Federal Estate Tax Returns, New Jersey Inheritance Tax Returns, and Fiduciary Accountings.
- Form non-profit entities and prepare and file related applications for tax-exempt status.
- Handle all aspects of Trust Administration, including Fiduciary Accountings.
- Form LLCs, corporations, and partnerships in connection with client's estate plans, prepare related Operating, Shareholder, and Partnership Agreements, and transfer documents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in complex estate planning, estate administration, and individual and fiduciary taxation experience.
- Juris Doctorate Degree.
- LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.
- Must be bar-admitted in New Jersey.