TRUSTS & ESTATES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Locations: Seattle, WA Bellevue, WA Chicago, IL Palo Alto, CA
HYBRID
Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its national Private Client Services Group in Seattle, Bellevue, Chicago, or Palo Alto(link removed) This is a unique hybrid opportunity to work with a collaborative team of sophisticated practitioners on high-value, complex estate planning matters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
Candidate Profile:
JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record(link removed)>
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction(link removed)>
28 years of substantive transactional experience in estate planning and trust and estate administration(link removed)>
- LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, but not required.
Strong knowledge of federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws(link removed)>
Experience with the structuring and implementation of sophisticated estate planning strategies, including family limited partnerships, grantor trusts, GRATs, and charitable planning(link removed)>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients and collaborate effectively with family office advisors and fiduciaries.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and tax planning strategies tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Draft a wide variety of planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives.
Assist clients with the creation and administration of family offices, and with planning related to closely held businesses, private foundations, and special assets such as art and real estate.
Represent fiduciaries in the administration, modification, and decanting of complex trusts(link removed)>
Collaborate with attorneys in other practice groups to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary advice to clients.
Why Join Us? This is more than just a jobit's an exciting opportunity to grow your practice in one of the nations most respected trusts and estates groups, with access to a sophisticated client base and cutting-edge planning strategies. The firm offers a collegial, inclusive environment where associates receive meaningful mentorship, professional development, and a clear path for growth(link removed) Recognized for its deep commitment to diversity and workplace excellence, the firm fosters a culture where attorneys can thrive and make a lasting impact.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Expected annual salary ranges from $235,000 to $420,000, in addition to eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, parental leave, PTO, emergency childcare and eldercare, and a 401(k) plan.
Additional perks include: breast milk delivery services for traveling attorneys, adoption assistance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, a sabbatical program, tuition assistance (529 College Savings Plan) and more.
Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample(link removed)>
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer(link removed)>