Trust & Estates Attorney

DEPARTMENT: Estate Planning & Administration

SCHEDULE: Full-Time/Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Estate Planning Partners

LOCATION: New York City

SALARY: The base salary for attorney positions is $265,000 - $300,000, depending upon class year.

SUMMARY

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. The firm leads practices in advertising, charitable organizations, corporate & finance, entertainment, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, professional responsibility, technology, and other areas. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Our Estate Planning & Administration Group provides estate, gift, and income tax advice, as well as a full range of estate and trust administration services. The group counsels individuals, business owners, and corporate executives on all aspects of tax and estate planning. They also advise charitable organizations and fiduciaries of estates and trusts. Many of our entertainment, advertising and corporate clients take advantage of our estate planning services. The team has developed particular expertise in formulating estate plans for authors, performers, artists, celebrities, media executives and entrepreneurs.

We are seeking a highly experienced attorney with extensive expertise in sophisticated estate planning and estate administration for high net-worth individuals.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Advise clients with respect to estate planning, trust administration, estate administration, and tax audits.
• Draft wills, trusts, business succession planning documents, and charitable giving instruments.
• Assist executors and trustees in administering estates and trusts, including the preparation of inventories, asset valuations, and accountings. In accordance with the governing documents, oversee the distribution of trust assets and estate assets.
• Assist with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
• Maintain relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and updates throughout the planning and administration process.
• Review work of other attorneys and paralegals.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to manage multiple matters, multiple clients and multiple cases, with pragmatism, patience, excellent judgment, and delivering stellar work product
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail, creativity, and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Aderant Expert Time (or a similar timekeeping program).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and must be a member of the New York Bar.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in T&E group at a law firm is required.
• Experience with IRS and NYS estate tax return preparation and audits.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, life, disability, flexible spending plans, commuter benefits, and a 401(k).

To apply: Direct applicants may apply to this position by clicking "Apply" below or on the upper right side on this posting. Your submission must include a resume, transcript, writing sample and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position, please send an e-mail to lateralhiring@fkks.com.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.