4683 - Private Clients Associate

Nixon Peabody LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits package

Contingent compensation based on performance

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston, MA, is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join the Private Clients Practice Group. The ideal candidate will represent high net worth individuals and have experience in estate, income, and gift tax planning.

The position offers an anticipated salary range of $225,000 to $250,000 plus additional contingent compensation based on various factors. Nixon Peabody is committed to equal opportunity and values diverse professional backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in legal practice related to estate, income, and gift tax planning.
• Familiarity with trust and estate administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent high net worth individuals in tax planning matters.
• Assist with trust and estate administration.
• Provide excellent service to clients.

Skills

Experience representing high net worth individuals

Strong academic credentials

Superb judgment and communication skills

Commitment to excellent client service

Education

2-3 years of relevant experience in legal practice

Job description

Job Information

Job ID: 4683

Position: Associate

Location: Boston, MA

Practice Area: Private Clients

Open Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Job Function: Legal

Job Description

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.

• Boston, MA: $225,000 to $250,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Job Requirements

Our Private Clients Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate with 2-3 years of experience to join our growing team in our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have experience representing high net worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations with respect to estate, income and gift tax planning matters, as well as familiarity with trust and estate administration.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's a chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.