Junior Private Wealth Associate

Baker & Hostetler LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Top-tier benefits

Mentorship from industry leaders

Career development

Job summary

BakerHostetler LLP’s Orlando office is seeking a junior Private Wealth associate with 2-3 years of Trusts and Estates experience. The role involves complex drafting, research, tax analysis, project management, and client interaction, including gift and estate tax return preparation. The ideal candidate has an J.D.

from a recognized law school and an LL.M. in Taxation, and must be admitted to practice law in Florida or be eligible to waive into Florida.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Trusts and Estates experience
• Excellent research, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments
• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school and LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school is required
• Must be admitted to practice law in Florida (or eligible to waive into Florida)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Complex drafting and research in private wealth matters
• Tax analysis and project management
• Client interaction and counseling on entity formation and governance
• Gift and estate tax return preparation

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Tax analysis

Client interaction

Research

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

LL.M. in Taxation

Bar admission: Florida

Job description

Overview

• The position involves complex drafting, research, tax analysis, project management, client interaction, gift and estate tax return preparation, and counsel regarding choice of entity (LLC, partnership, S-corp., etc.), formation, and governance.
• BakerHostetler's Private Wealth Group includes over 30 attorneys, and its overall Tax Group has over 70 attorneys, positioning both groups among the legal profession's strongest.
• A required qualification for the role is an LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school.

Posting details

Practice Area: Tax (Tax, Personal Planning, et al)

The Orlando office of BakerHostetler is seeking a junior Private Wealth associate with 2-3 years of Trusts and Estates experience. The position includes complex drafting, research, tax analysis, project management, client interaction, gift and estate tax return preparation, and counsel regarding choice of entity (LLC, partnership, S-corp., etc.), formation, and governance.

With more than 30 Private Wealth attorneys, and more than 70 total Tax attorneys, BakerHostetler's Private Wealth Group—and overall Tax Group—are among the legal profession's strongest. BakerHostetler has 18 offices across the United States and approximately 1,100 lawyers.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include

• Experience in the above mentioned areas
• Excellent research, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school and an LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school is required
• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Florida (or be eligible to waive into Florida)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why BakerHostetler?

• Work on sophisticated matters with mentorship from industry leaders
• A collegial, entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Competitive salary and top-tier benefits
• The opportunity to develop your legal and business development skills
• A commitment to the legal profession and our local community

Location

This position is located in Orlando, FL.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.