_*About:*_
An AmLaw firm in Memphis is seeking to onboard a senior associate/of counsel attorney to join its thriving Trusts & Estates practice.
The law firm consists of over 650 attorneys across the country and has gained accolades from Law360, U.
S.
News & World Report, The Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers USA.
_*Experience:*_
* Candidates must have 5+ years of relevant experience in estate planning, to be able to handle all aspects of estate and trust administration and assist with estate planning matters.
* Attorneys must have the ability to draft routine estate planning documents, such as wills, revocable trusts and powers of attorney.
* Applicants should have strong knowledge of gift and estate tax, generation-skipping transfer tax and fiduciary income tax principles.
* Associates must have the ability to work in an organized, efficient manner under minimal supervision, deal directly with clients in an effective manner, and take a proactive approach to being team-oriented.
_*Responsibilities:*_
* Prepare estate tax returns, gift tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.
* Maintain books and records for estates and trusts.
* Assist with asset valuations (as of date of death and alternate valuation date).
* Verify bank balances and prepare inventory and appraisement.
* Coordinate and manage post-death administration of trusts and estates.
* Maintain estate bank accounts and investments.
* Prepare and file probate forms and manage dockets.
* Appear in probate court in routine probate matters.
* Prepare fiduciary accountings; organize assets; coordinate trust funding; marshal assets; prepare real property deeds and related documents.
* Prepare annual trust accountings.
* Obtain federal and state tax clearance to release any tax liabilities.
* Coordinate the transfer of assets into trusts, including bank accounts, stock transfers, partnership and LLC transfers, and real estate deeds.
* Prepare financial/computation spreadsheets.
_*How to apply:*_
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! Please attach your resume on the ‘apply’ section to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $270,000.
00 - $300,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Life insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* Bar (Required)
Work Location: In person
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