What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust & Estates Attorney position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Our national med size law firm client is looking for a Trusts & Estates associate to join a dynamic and sophisticated estate planning and trust and estate administration practice in Hartford. The ideal candidate will have practiced at least five (5) years and have experience in working with high net worth clients in developing long-term estate planning strategies, including drafting relevant documents for a range of estates, handling all aspects of the probate process, including post-mortem estate and tax planning and the preparation of estate tax returns and trust and estate income tax returns. Candidates should also have experience advising institutional clients, closely-held and/or charitable organizations with regard to the legal and tax complexities of fiduciary administration. Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Connecticut bar. Admission to Massachusetts bar is also desirable.
The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented and sophisticated work environment. Candidates must possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills and judgment, must excel in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated with excellent oral and written communication skills.
