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Mid-level Associate to Junior Partner Trust and Estates Attorney
Company name
BCG Attorney Search
Experience
2-14 yrs required
Location
Wilmington, DE, United States
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Jun 04, 2025
Valid Through
Jul 04, 2025
Profile
Job Overview
A distinguished law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to junior partner to join its expanding Private Wealth and National Trust practice within the Business Planning and Tax section. This role involves advising local, national, and international clients on complex trust and estate matters, including advanced federal estate and gift tax planning and institutional trustee representation.
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Duties
Advise clients on federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
Represent institutional trustees on matters such as trust decantings, mergers, and non-judicial modifications
Collaborate on complex private wealth planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families
Handle trust administration matters, including interaction with courts, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries
Draft and review trust instruments, estate planning documents, and related transactional agreements
Stay current with developments in state, federal, and international estate planning laws
Contribute to client development and firm growth initiatives within the practice group
Requirements
Relevant experience in trusts and estates law
Prior experience working with institutional trustees preferred
Background in trust restructuring, decanting, and related modifications is highly desirable
Willingness to take the Delaware Bar Exam (if not already admitted in Delaware)
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Certifications
Admission to the Delaware State Bar preferred, or eligibility and willingness to sit for the Delaware Bar Exam
Skills
Strong knowledge of federal estate and gift tax laws
Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical abilities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage complex matters with professionalism and precision
Capacity to work collaboratively within a high-performing team
Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Exposure to sophisticated national and international client matters
Opportunity for growth and leadership within a nationally recognized practice group
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (details provided upon request)
Company info
BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306
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