Private Client Associate

McDermott Will & Schulte; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Competitive compensation

Top benefits

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Associate – Private Client in Miami to draft and manage estate planning documents while supporting complex wealth-transfer strategies. You will work closely with senior attorneys on domestic and international tax planning and estate administration, building a rigorous foundation for a high-level private client practice.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, wellness initiatives, and top-tier professional development, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Exposure to wealth-transfer strategies and estate administration.
• Domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning; international knowledge a plus.
• Strong writing, speaking, research, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare standard and complex estate planning documents.
• Assist with preparation, review, and filing of federal gift and estate tax returns.
• Support structuring and implementing wealth-transfer strategies under senior attorney guidance.
• Assist with estate administration and related tax planning tasks.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Client relations

Written & verbal communication

Legal research

Education

LLM in Taxation

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• Experience includes drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents, providing support on structuring and implementing wealth-transfer strategies, and exposure to estate administration.
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of federal gift and estate tax returns.
• Requires experience with domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning; experience with international income, gift, and estate tax planning is a plus.
• An LLM in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Posting details

Associate – Private Client – Miami

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

Here, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

A firm where everyone belongs:

Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

Enthusiasm for all perspectives:

We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

Support to feel your best and do your best:

Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our McDermott Well program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Real rewards for real work:

We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence

Job Requirements:

Experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents and providing support on structuring and implementing wealth-transfer strategies under the guidance of senior attorneys.

Exposure to estate administration and assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of federal gift and estate tax returns.

Experience with domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning; experience with international income, gift and estate tax planning is a plus.

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and client-focused practice.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain productive relationships with clients and co-advisors.

Excellent writing, speaking, research, and analytical abilities, paired with a strong academic background.

LLM in Taxation is a plus but not required.

Must be admitted to the Florida Bar, or willing to sit for the next Florida Bar examination.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be

#AlwaysBetter

for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Expected Pay Range for Associates:

2026/2025 Class Compensation Years: $235,000

2024 Class Compensation Years: $245,000

2023 Class Compensation Years: $270,000

2022 Class Compensation Years: $320,000

2021 Class Compensation Years: $385,000

2020 Class Compensation Years: $410,000

2019 Class Compensation Years: $440,000

2018 and more senior class compensation years: $455,000