Trust & Estate Attorney

Trust & Estate AttorneyBond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys with 14 offices that are located across New York State, as well as in Boston, Kansas City, FL and NJ, is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate attorney at the Senior Associate, Senior Counsel or Member (Partner) level to join its Naples, FL office.Location: Naples, FLQualifications:Member, in good standing, of the Florida State Bar (or ability to become admitted within one year of hire)J.D. degree from an accredited law schoolAn LLM in tax law or estate planning is helpful, but not requiredThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in trust and estate practiceAbility to multitask, meet deadlines and promptly respond to client's needsStrong organizational, time management, and project management skillsCommitted to legal profession and teamwork approachExperience working with/overseeing paralegals is preferred but not requiredExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsBond's Trust and Estate attorneys are skilled at working with clients to identify their unique needs and create plans that meet those needs. Our customized plans include designing wills, trusts, beneficiary designations and other documents needed to transfer and protect assets. Bond also works with small business owners to design and implement business succession plans.Our clients range from individuals of modest wealth to those of significant wealth, from younger clients building a career to older clients who have already amassed their wealth, from clients who are professionals or employees of larger entities to those involved in family businesses. We strive for an ongoing relationship knowing that family needs change and estate plans evolve.Extending our trust and estate practice areas beyond families, we also counsel fiduciaries, owners of closely held businesses, and other charitable and tax-exempt organizations. Our services in these areas include preparation of estate & income tax returns, accountings, preparation of a wide range of business agreements, and the formation and administration of charitable trusts and private foundations. We also assist clients in a wide range of court proceedings in all courts throughout New York and Florida.All inquiries will remain confidential. Actual compensation, and title, will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, skill set, portable book of business, and office location.Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.