Senior Associate or Partner

Job Description

About Company:

Shutts & Bowen LLP is a full-service law firm with over a century of experience providing high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals. With approximately 270 attorneys across eight Florida offices, they offer legal services in more than 30 practice areas, serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Shutts & Bowen emphasizes individual recognition and autonomy, fostering an environment where attorneys can best serve their clients.

Job Description:

Shutts & Bowen is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner to join its Private Client Services Practice Group in the Miami office. The ideal candidate will possess 5-15 years of relevant experience in the following areas:

• Estate Planning
• Estate and Gift Taxation
• Estate and Trust Administration
• Providing related services to individuals, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporate fiduciaries (such as banks and trust companies).

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a Partner who is Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
• Provide expert legal counsel and representation to clients in matters related to estate planning, taxation, and administration.
• Draft and review complex estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Administer estates and trusts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies to minimize estate and gift tax liabilities.
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Private Client Services Practice Group.

Qualifications:

• 5-15 years of experience in estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and estate and trust administration.
• International estate planning experience is a plus.
• LLM in Tax or Estate Planning preferred, but not required.
• Must be, or be willing to become, a member of the Florida Bar.