Private Client Associate: Estate & Wealth Planning

McDermott Will & Schulte; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Washington, DC seeks an associate with 2 to 5 years of experience to join the Private Client Practice Group. The role emphasizes estate planning and wealth-transfer work under senior attorneys.

The candidate will draft and review estate planning documents, support estate administration, and engage in tax planning. DC Bar admission is required; strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Exposure to wealth-transfer strategies under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Bar admission to the DC Bar is required.
• Strong writing, speaking, research and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review estate planning documents and assist with structuring wealth transfers.
• Assist with estate administration and preparation/review of federal gift and estate tax returns.
• Collaborate with clients and co-advisors under supervision of senior attorneys.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Legal writing

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM in Taxation (optional)

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Washington, DC seeks an associate with 2 to 5 years of experience to join the Private Client Practice Group. The role emphasizes estate planning and wealth-transfer work under senior attorneys.

The candidate will draft and review estate planning documents, support estate administration, and engage in tax planning. DC Bar admission is required; strong writing and analytical skills are essential.