Private Client Associate Attorney

Title: Private Client Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm located in Washington, DC, seeks a 1st to 3rd year Associate to join its dynamic Private Client Practice Group. This role offers an opportunity to engage in complex estate planning and tax matters, working alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence and collaboration. The firm values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture where every attorney can thrive, receiving support for both professional and personal development.

Duties

• Draft and review standard and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Engage in domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning, with an opportunity to delve into international estate tax planning.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and co-advisors, maintaining productive relationships.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to support clients' needs.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment that encourages unique viewpoints and ideas.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in estate planning and tax-related matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills, supported by a robust academic background.
• LLM is a plus.
• Must be eligible to be barred in Washington, DC.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in Washington, DC, or eligibility to become barred.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• First-rate organizational skills.

Job Location

• Washington, DC

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.