Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion;
- Possess strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients;
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in estate planning and administration;
- Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services;
- Demonstrates some success in business management and/or business generation through individual or group efforts; and
- Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession
Required Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Education: LLM in Taxation is a plus
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements.
Required Experience: 3+ years' experience in complex estate, tax and wealth planning matters, including but not limited to: developing, drafting and implementing estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, advance directives and powers of attorney; preparation, review, and analysis of tax forms, including income tax returns, gift tax returns and estate tax returns, and; business succession planning. Prior experience working at a law firm is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect - actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction.
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
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