Private Wealth Services Associate

Private Wealth Services Associate Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL A leading global law firm is seeking a junior Associate with 0-4 years of experience to join its Private Wealth Services practice in Fort Lauderdale. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior attorney interested in developing a sophisticated private client practice advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and closely held businesses on complex estate planning, wealth preservation and tax matters. Key Responsibilities Assist with sophisticated estate planning for domestic and international clients Draft wills, trusts and other estate planning documents Research complex tax, probate and trust administration issues Draft legal memoranda on private wealth matters Support the administration of estates and trusts Assist with probate filings and asset transfers Participate in client meetings and the development of tailored wealth preservation strategies Assist with gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax returns Monitor developments in tax law and estate planning Collaborate with attorneys across the broader Private Wealth Services practice Who You Are 0-4 years of relevant experience J.D. or J.D./LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school Experience in estate planning, tax or a related practice is preferred LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is advantageous, but not required Demonstrated interest in private wealth, estate planning or tax law Strong academic credentials Excellent legal research and writing skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management abilities Florida Bar admission or willingness to become admitted promptly Comfortable working onsite in Fort Lauderdale Compensation Competitive market compensation based on experience and qualifications. Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, alongside dedicated training, professional development and the opportunity to build a sophisticated private wealth practice within a collaborative team. #J-18808-Ljbffr The People Of: Professional Services