Senior Trusts & Estates Associate

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.
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is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Associate with 5+ years of estate planning and tax experience to join our growing Trusts & Estates practice group.
Our Trusts & Estates attorneys counsel families and individuals regarding the administration and disposition of their estates through basic and sophisticated lifetime, estate and charitable planning.
Attorneys in this department also work with our corporate clients on succession issues and our charitable institution clients on planned giving matters.
*Missouri or Illinois law license required.
* *The ideal candidate will have significant experience and abilities in the following areas*: * Income, estate, gift, GST, and other tax laws attendant to this line of work * Preparing tax returns (including gift tax and estate tax returns) * Estate/wealth planning techniques, including preparation of related documents (revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, etc.
) * Probate and trust administration * Drafting premarital agreements * Research and analysis of complex state law and federal tax law issues * Superior communication skills, both written and verbal *All candidates remain highly confidential.
* Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies.
Our Lateral Integration Program ensures the successful transition of new attorneys into the firm.
From our management team, to colleagues to professional staff, we are dedicated to helping our new attorneys effectively integrate their practice to maximize their opportunities at our firm.
If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then Greensfelder is the firm for you.
Greensfelder places a high value on diversity and is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.
*Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
* *We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes*: * Integration and formal mentor programs * Seminar and CLE expenses * Professional development hours * Ongoing training through Greensfelder University * Part-time and hybrid work options * Paid Parental Leave and Parental Support Programs * Domestic partner benefits * Reintegration Program with ramp down/up periods * Well-Being Program focusing on physical, financial, emotional and social health * Paid parking or transportation stipend * Business casual work environment Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Application Question(s): * Do you have experience preparing gift tax and estate tax returns? License/Certification: * Missouri or Illinois law license (Required) * J.
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(Required) Work Location: In person