Private Client Associate Attorney

Title: Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join its expanding Private Client Practice Group. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and values collaboration. The ideal candidate will engage with a diverse client base, assisting in the preparation of sophisticated estate planning documents while gaining valuable experience in both domestic and international tax planning.

Duties:

• Draft and review estate planning documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Guide domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning.
• Collaborate with clients and co-advisors to manage estate planning strategies effectively.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support clients' needs.
• Maintain strong organizational skills to manage client relationships and case files.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the firm's strategic goals.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in private client or estate planning law.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting both standard and complex estate planning documents.
• Familiarity with domestic and international estate tax planning is preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong analytical mindset.
• Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• An LLM degree is a plus.
• Must be eligible to be barred in Florida.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Bar admission in Florida (or eligibility to take the Bar).

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent client relationship management.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Collaborative mindset with an enthusiasm for diverse perspectives.

Job Location:

• Miami, FL

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.