Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Title: Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Private Client Associate Attorney with expertise in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate and gift tax planning. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and work with clients in managing complex legal matters.

Duties:

• Assist clients with estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts, and related documents.
• Provide counsel on probate and trust administration matters.
• Guide clients through estate and gift tax planning.
• Collaborate with team members to offer comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage and oversee legal documentation and compliance within the private client sector.
• Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring their understanding and comfort with legal processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate and gift tax planning.
• Previous experience in private legal practice or similar roles in estate planning fields (trust officer, etc.).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Ohio.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Client-focused with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant legal technology and case management software.

Job Location:

• Cincinnati, OH

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.