Description:
Day Pitney's Private Client Department is seeking an associate with a minimum of 4 years of trusts and estates experience to join our nationally recognized, expanding practice in Stamford, CT.Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in high net worth estate planning and estate and trust administration, including knowledge of relevant state and federal tax laws. Experience with charitable giving; estate planning for retirement assets; and working with individuals and families on tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies through estate, tax, business succession, and asset protection planning is a plus.
Day Pitney's Trusts & Estates Practice is nationally recognized for its sophisticated private client work on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries. The practice has received a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide since 2016 and is consistently ranked among the top Trusts & Estates practices by Chambers and Partners and U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms®. The group includes multiple Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), reflecting its depth of expertise and commitment to the highest standards of the profession.
Hybrid Work Environment
Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in estate planning and estate and trust administration
- Excellent technical, professional and client service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
- Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
- Connecticut bar admission in good standing, or willingness to become admitted (New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida or Rhode Island bar admission a plus)
About Day Pitney
Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.
Join Us:
If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people. Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.
Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).
Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.
Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
