Junior Private Wealth Planning Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of experience to join its Private Wealth Planning team on the East Coast. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional development within a dynamic and full-service AmLaw 100 firm, with a focus on estate planning, charitable planning, and estate administration.

Location

• Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Draft core estate planning documents and advise clients on estate and charitable planning.
• Engage in estate administration matters, providing comprehensive support to clients.
• Interact directly with clients, offering strategic advice on private wealth planning.
• Participate in business development activities and personal brand building.
• Collaborate within a team-oriented environment on complex private wealth planning issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in estate planning, charitable planning, and estate administration.
• Proficiency in drafting essential estate planning documents.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in private wealth planning and related legal areas.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the D.C. Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting skills with a focus on estate planning documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client interaction.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and handle multiple priorities.
• Interest in personal and business development, with a proactive approach to brand building.

Benefits

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for client interaction, business development, and personal brand building within a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm.
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement plan options.

With a longtime DC presence, this strong and reputable firm takes an active role in community and pro bono activities. Recognizing the importance of longevity, this firm goes far to preserve its relationship with its associates. What does that mean for the firm employing hundreds of lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas? It means that associates are well trained and a family atmosphere is fostered. The firm is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 firms and generally considered a great place to work.