Private Client Associate

5 Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal is seeking an associate for its Private Client Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents and handling domestic and international estate, gift, and income tax planning, including gift and estate tax returns.

Strong writing, researching, and analytical skills are essential, and DC Bar admission or eligibility to waive-in is required.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Domestic and international estate, gift and income tax planning.
• Preparation of gift and estate tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Draft standard and sophisticated estate planning documents for clients.
• Advise on domestic and international estate, gift and income tax planning.
• Prepare gift and estate tax returns and related filings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client matters.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Legal drafting

Legal writing

Research

Education

DC Bar admission or eligible to waive-in

Job description

A leading international law firm and top 100 Am Law firm seeks an associate to join their Private Client Practice Group.

The ideal candidate must have experience in drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents. Domestic and international estate, gift and income tax planning (including generation-skipping transfer tax planning, charitable planning and preparation of gift and estate tax returns). Excellent writing, researching, and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background and must be a member of the DC bar or eligible to waive-in.