Associate - Family Wealth

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 4-7 years of experience to join their Family Wealth practice in San Francisco. The role involves working with a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and families, primarily in California's technology, real estate, finance, and food and beverage industries. The candidate will support the Private Client Industry Group in building and maintaining client relationships.

Duties

• Support high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Assist in developing and expanding client relationships.
• Collaborate with the Private Client Industry Group.
• Provide legal and business insights to clients.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of legal and business needs in family wealth.
• Experience with high-net-worth clients preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• LLM in taxation preferred but not mandatory.

Certifications

• Bar admission in California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in managing complex client relationships.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Vacation and leave time, including parental and sabbatical.
• Paid holidays.

Founded in 1962, this California based law firm specializes in consumer products and manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, litigation, real estate, technology, business transactions, wine, and private clients. Committed to diversity and equality, this firm has diversity scholarship, pipeline internship, and women's leadership programs. The diversity makes the firm stronger and enables them to deliver strong legal advice. The firm is very supportive of achieving personal satisfaction and professional accomplishment and offers a competitive salary with benefits package. The firm has received numerous recognitions and accolades for professional achievements. The firm has obtained certification as a green business. Believing in giving back, the firm and the attorneys are actively involved in the local communities.