Private Client Associate — Estate & Tax Planning

McDermott; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Miami seeks an Associate – Private Client to draft estate planning documents, assist with wealth-transfer strategies, and support senior attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused practice. Candidates should have experience in domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning; Florida Bar admission or willingness to sit for the next exam is required.

The firm emphasizes belonging, wellness, and award-winning development programs, with compensation reflecting senior class

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft and optimize estate planning documents for high-net-worth clients.
• Support on wealth-transfer structuring under senior attorney guidance.
• Collaborate with co-advisors to deliver client-focused solutions.

Skills

Estate planning drafting

Tax planning

Strong communication

Client-focused

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Miami seeks an Associate – Private Client to draft estate planning documents, assist with wealth-transfer strategies, and support senior attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused practice. Candidates should have experience in domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning; Florida Bar admission or willingness to sit for the next exam is required.

The firm emphasizes belonging, wellness, and award-winning development programs, with compensation reflecting senior class