Private Client Services Associate Attorney

Description:

An esteemed and internationally recognized law firm is seeking a Private Client Services Associate Attorney to join its thriving practice in either Los Angeles, California or New York, New York. The firm is known for delivering exceptional legal counsel and fostering a client-first culture while offering a collaborative, professional work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

The successful candidate will have between 3 to 8 years of hands-on experience in handling complex and high-value matters related to estate planning, taxation, and trust and estate administration for high-net-worth individuals and families. Applicants must possess a strong command of advanced estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning strategies, including but not limited to:

• Grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs)

• Qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs)

• Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs)

• Family limited partnerships (FLPs) and LLCs

• Installment sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs)

• Asset protection strategies and cross-border estate planning (preferred)

The role involves working closely with clients to craft sophisticated estate plans that align with their financial goals, legacy intentions, and tax optimization objectives. The firm places a strong emphasis on detail-oriented work, high ethical standards, and an ability to manage sensitive client relationships with discretion and integrity.

Key Highlights:

• Opportunities to work on high-profile, complex estate matters

• Exposure to a global clientele with multi-jurisdictional needs

• Supportive, collaborative team culture with high-caliber professionals

• Generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible work arrangements considered, including part-time schedules