Private Client Associate Attorney

Title: Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a motivated Private Client Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join their dynamic Private Client Practice Group. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, contributing to sophisticated estate planning and tax strategies while being part of a supportive and award-winning culture.

Duties:

• Draft standard and complex estate planning documents tailored to client needs.
• Provide comprehensive advice on domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning, with a focus on international estate tax strategies.
• Foster productive relationships with clients and co-advisors, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support estate planning strategies.
• Uphold the firm’s commitment to excellence through high-quality written and verbal communication.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience in private client or estate planning.
• Proven ability to draft sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Experience in domestic and international estate, gift, and income tax planning is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage client relationships effectively.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and speaking skills, supported by a robust academic background.
• An LLM is a plus.
• Must be eligible for admission to the California Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility for California.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA.

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.