Associate

Associate — Private Client / Estate Planning, New Haven

A leading international law firm

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A growing international private client & tax practice is hiring an Associate to join its New Haven office. The role focuses on drafting bespoke estate planning documentation and supporting sophisticated wealth-transfer work for high-net-worth individuals and families.

The position is hands-on: preparing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, ancillary funding documents, and complete estate-planning packages. You will work closely with fee-earners, financial advisors and clients on cross-border and tax-sensitive matters, and contribute to template and process improvements.

  • Admitted to the Connecticut or New York State Bar (willingness to obtain the other jurisdiction)
  • Minimum 3+ years' post-qualification experience drafting estate planning documents in a law firm or specialist environment
  • Strong knowledge of trust & estate administration, tax planning for high-net-worth clients; LL.M. in Taxation desirable
  • Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills; experience with estate-planning software and document/template management

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