Private Client Services Senior Associate or Counsel Attorney

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Private Client Services Associate or Counsel Attorney

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID work environment available

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Private Client Services Practice Group in New York City. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney to work with high-net-worth individuals on complex trust and estate matters while developing expertise in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Candidate Profile:

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• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
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• New York Bar Admission or the ability to waive in.
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• LL.M. and strong tax background required.
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• 5-7 years of substantive law firm experience in estate and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.
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• Demonstrated drafting and estate administrationskills, including experience with complex wills and trusts.
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• Proficiency in preparing client presentations, tax calculations and analysis, and administering estates from probate through closing.
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• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage client contact.
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• Supervisory skills to direct paralegals in a collaborative environment.
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Advise high-net-worth clients on trust and estate matters, including estate planning, tax strategies, and administration.
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• Draft complex wills and trusts tailored to client needs.
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• Manage the administration of estates from probate through final closing, ensuring all tax filings and legal requirements are met.
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• Prepare client presentations and conduct tax calculations and analyses.
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• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and paralegals to deliver superior client service.
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Why Join Us?

This position provides a unique opportunity to join a growing Private Client Services Practice Group and work on sophisticated trust and estate matters for high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a dynamic and collegial environment that values professional development, collaboration, and client service excellence. With a hybrid work schedule, attorneys enjoy flexibility while maintaining meaningful client interaction and in-office engagement.

Compensation Benefits

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• Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary of $385,000+, as determined by experience and market factors
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• Bonus Eligibility
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• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks
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Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.