Description:
The Greenwich office of Cummings & Lockwood LLC is seeking a partnership-track Associate to join our Private Clients Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collegial, team-oriented group and office, and gain experience with sophisticated Estate Planning and Estate and Trust Administration matters.Our Greenwich office has been serving its affluent community for 65 years. Due to an increase in clients, our future plans, and succession planning, we are looking for a Trusts and Estates Associate with a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 10 years of experience.
The ideal candidate would have experience working with high net worth individuals and families in the design and drafting of estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
This Associate will participate in client conferences; draft estate planning documents; work with Paralegals, Fiduciary Accountants, other Attorneys, and clients in probate and trust administration; prepare and/or review gift tax returns, estate tax returns, and fiduciary income tax returns; conduct tax research; and assist other Attorneys and clients with charitable planning. LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred. Excellent academic credentials, exceptional writing and oral communication skills, and Connecticut Bar admission required (or willingness to become admitted in Connecticut).
We are particularly interested in an Associate who seeks a long-term professional opportunity with our respected Firm. If you have heard about Cummings & Lockwood LLC and appreciate our philosophy and work ethic, and have the required credentials, we look forward to exploring this opportunity with you.
The office is located steps from the Greenwich Metro-North Railroad station and right off of I-95.
