Private Wealth Services Associate (1+ Years) Austin, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Private Wealth Services Associate (1+ Years) – Austin, TX (Onsite)
Full-Time | Estate Planning | Competitive Compensation + Bonus

Direct Counsel represents a well-regarded Am Law firm seeking a Private Wealth Associate to join its Austin office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.

You’ll take on meaningful responsibility early, advising clients on complex tax and estate matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and draft estate planning documents, including wills and revocable/irrevocable trusts
• Advise on gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
• Manage trust and estate administration matters
• Draft documents for transfers of business interests, real estate, and other assets
• Handle trust modifications, decantings, mergers, and terminations
• Conduct research on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border estate planning issues

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of trusts & estates or private wealth experience
• Experience with estate planning and/or trust administration
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex matters
• Experience in a law firm setting preferred
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus
• Strong academic credentials
• Active Texas Bar admission (or eligibility) required

Why This Role:

• Work with high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning matters
• Gain hands-on experience in complex tax and wealth transfer strategies
• Join a collaborative, nationally recognized private wealth practice
• Competitive compensation + discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and PTO