Private Client Associate

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an associate attorney to join its Private Client practice group in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and related areas.

The role involves assisting with estate and trust administration, tax planning, and drafting and reviewing legal documents, with opportunities to develop long‑term client relationships and a national network.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of legal experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for the Missouri Bar Examination.
• Exposure to gift, estate, or fiduciary income tax returns is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estate and trust administration.
• Engage in gift and estate tax planning.
• Participate in charitable planning and family business succession planning.
• Collaborate on drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Education

Estate and tax coursework

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join its Private Client practice group in St. Louis, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and related areas.

Duties

• Assist with estate and trust administration.
• Engage in gift and estate tax planning.
• Participate in charitable planning and family business succession planning.
• Collaborate on drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of legal experience.
• Exposure to gift, estate, or fiduciary income tax returns is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for the Missouri Bar Examination.

Education

• Completion of coursework in estate, gift, and GST taxes and/or income tax is preferred.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.
• Ability to organize workload and manage deadlines.
• Interest in developing long‑term client relationships and professional networks.

Benefits

Benefits are not explicitly listed in the source.