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