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Herrick, Feinstein LLP lists this Senior Associate/Counsel – Private Clients opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Herrick, Feinstein LLP is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Private Clients practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, tax and related private client matters. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with clients and handling sophisticated matters with a high degree of independence.
Responsibilities include:
Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated private client, estate planning and wealth transfer matters
Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies and other estate planning documents
Develop and implement sophisticated lifetime gifting and wealth transfer strategies
Advise clients regarding federal and New York estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax matters
Advise on the structuring and administration of family entities, including LLCs and partnerships
Assist with estate and trust administration, probate and related matters
Work closely with clients' financial advisors, accountants and other professional advisors to coordinate comprehensive private client strategies
Conduct legal research, analyze complex estate planning and tax issues
Maintain strong client relationships and provide exceptional client service.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
7+ years of relevant private client, trusts and estates experience
Substantial experience representing high-net-worth individuals and families
Strong knowledge of federal and New York estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax laws
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
Ability to manage sophisticated matters independently and work effectively as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service.
Candidates with an established book of business or meaningful client relationships are encouraged to apply
The range of base salary* the Firm reasonably expects to pay for this role is $325,000-$350,000.The actual base salary for this role within the above range will depend upon number of years out of law-school, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
*This range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered in connection with the job.
Herrick, Feinstein is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, military/veteran status, disability, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other applicable characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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