Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Trust & Estates Associate Attorney position in our Madison, New Jersey Office.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office currently seeks an Attorney for our firm’s growing Tax Planning & Controversies practice group.

Key Responsibilities

• Relate to clients.
• Implement matters with minimum supervision.
• Research and prepare memoranda on complicated tax matters.
• Ability to advocate tax positions orally and in writing.
• Develop and implement estate planning techniques.
  
  

Qualifications

• JD from a law school; LL.M. in Taxation or candidate for LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
• Must be admitted to practice in New Jersey; Admission to practice in New York and/or Florida is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in estate planning and estate administration including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Experience in the following is helpful but not essential: preparation of gift and estate tax returns; federal and state tax issues as it relates to the taxation of trusts; corporate and partnership tax issues with respect to mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent research, writing and communications skills.
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.