• Position Locations: Seattle
• Salary: $365,000 - $420,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Practice Area: TRUSTS & ESTATES
• Specialties: LITIGATION, TAX

Firm Description:
Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a substantial presence across key U.S., European, Asia-Pacific, and Middle Eastern markets. The firm advises a diverse client base ranging from emerging growth companies to multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and public entities. The platform is particularly well known for its strengths in complex litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory matters, technology, energy and infrastructure, and financial services. Recent strategic growth has further expanded the firm's global reach and cross-border capabilities, providing attorneys with opportunities to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters alongside colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.

Position Description:

Private Client Services Associate (Trusts & Estates)

Position Overview

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Private Client Services Associate with 4 to 6 years of experience to join its Trusts & Estates practice. This opportunity is open across multiple office locations and is ideal for an attorney seeking a sophisticated private wealth practice focused on estate planning, trust administration, transfer tax planning, family office matters, and tax-related counseling.

The successful candidate will work with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and family offices on complex estate planning and wealth preservation strategies. The role offers exposure to sophisticated planning structures, complex tax issues, trust and estate administration, and significant client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate and wealth transfer planning strategies.
• Draft and implement estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and related instruments.
• Assist with the formation, structuring, and administration of family offices.
• Counsel clients regarding gift, estate, generation-skipping transfer, and income tax matters.
• Administer complex trusts and estates.
• Assist with trust decantings, modifications, and fiduciary administration issues.
• Structure planning solutions involving closely held business interests and other complex assets.
• Advise clients regarding succession planning and wealth preservation strategies.
• Analyze complex transfer tax issues.
• Assist with tax controversy matters involving taxing authorities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and fiduciaries on planning and administration matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 4 to 6 years of trusts and estates, private client, or wealth planning experience.
• Significant experience with:
  • Estate planning
  • Trust administration
  • Estate administration
  • Wealth transfer planning
  • Transfer tax planning
  • Fiduciary matters
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage sophisticated client relationships and complex planning matters.
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $365,000 to $420,000 annually.

Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, parental and medical leave programs, family care benefits, bonus opportunities, and ongoing professional development resources designed to support long-term career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample
• Any additional materials requested during the hiring process

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