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Withers · 5 hours ago

Private Client & Tax Associate

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$205K/yr - $260K/yr

3+ years exp

Withers is a leading international law firm recognized for its sophisticated private client practice and commitment to excellence. The firm is seeking a motivated Trust & Estate Planning Associate to support high-net-worth clients in crafting tailored estate plans and navigating complex probate and trust administration matters.

Law Enforcement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft sophisticated estate planning documents and multi-generational trusts

Prepare advice for high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries on estate planning, tax-efficient wealth transfers, and business succession planning

Educate clients on the implications of high-end planning strategies

Assist in the administration of sophisticated trust and investment structures

Create tax efficient structures for domestic and multinational clients

Redesign existing trust and investment structures to better achieve client goals

Assist in tax compliance, including review and preparation of tax returns and information reporting

Qualification

Trusts & Estates experienceDomestic estate planningInternational planningIncome tax experienceEstate administration experienceDrafting skillsResearch skillsAcademic credentialsConnecticut Bar admissionProject managementCommunication skillsWriting skills

Required

J.D. required; LL.M. is a plus

Minimum 3-5 years of experience practicing in Trusts & Estates

Connecticut Bar admission (or eligibility to waive in) required

Strong drafting, writing, research and communication skills

Domestic estate planning experience required

Role requires strong project management and the ability to balance competing priorities

Preferred

International planning, income tax experience and/or estate administration experience a plus

Company

Withers

We are the global private client law firm.

Founded in 1896

London, England, GBR

1001-5000 employees

https://www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/

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