Associate - Private Client

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join its Private Client Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and client-focused environment, contributing to the firm's growth and success.

Duties

• Draft standard and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Support structuring and implementing wealth-transfer strategies.
• Assist with estate administration and tax return preparation.
• Engage in domestic and international tax planning.
• Maintain productive relationships with clients and co-advisors.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and research abilities.
• Ability to be admitted to the DC Bar.

Education

• LLM in Taxation is a plus but not required.

Certifications

• Admittance to the DC Bar.

Skills

• Experience with estate, gift, and income tax planning.
• Exposure to international tax planning is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.