Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate/Senior Associate

Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate or Senior Associate to join its nationally recognized Private Client Department. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, family-owned businesses, and tax-exempt organizations on complex estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer strategies. Candidates will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a dynamic and growing practice with national prominence in private wealth law.

Location

• Miami, FL

Duties

• Handle sophisticated private client matters involving trusts and estates

• Advise on high-net-worth trust and estate planning and administration

• Manage succession planning, lifetime gifting strategies, and charitable giving structures

• Address estate and income taxation issues, including retirement asset planning

• Develop tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies

• Collaborate with probate, tax litigation, and family office teams on multidisciplinary matters

• Provide exceptional technical, professional, and client service support

• Identify creative solutions for complex estate and tax planning needs

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in trusts and estates law

• Proven experience in private client matters, tax planning, and succession planning

• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills

• Commitment to client service excellence

• Ability to work independently and proactively

• Effective problem-solving skills with a collaborative team approach

• Member in good standing with the Florida State Bar

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida State Bar

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state tax laws related to trusts and estates

• Expertise in estate planning for high-net-worth clients

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities

• Strategic thinking with attention to detail

• High-level interpersonal skills to manage sensitive client relationships

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with two remote days per week

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth

• Realistic advancement path toward partnership

• Work alongside nationally recognized leaders in private wealth law

• Access to complex, high-profile legal matters

• Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment

This law firm has nearly 300 associates across 13 offices in five states and the District of Columbia. Its practice areas include energy and utilities, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, real estate and environmental law, insurance and reinsurance, and corporate and business law. Headquartered in New York City, New York, the firm also has offices in Florida, New Jersey, Boston, and Washington, District of Columbia.