Private Client Attorney

Tempting Recruitment; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempting Recruitment and our client in Seattle seek an experienced Associate for their Private Client team. This role targets 4–6 years of transactional trusts and estates experience and requires strong academic credentials, exceptional communication, and the ability to handle complex private client matters.

The successful candidate will join a leading international law firm environment focused on client service, professional development, and growth opportunities within the Private Client

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and/or estate administration.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with sophisticated clients and colleagues.
• Experience handling complex private client matters.
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Estate and tax planning for individuals and families.
• Establishment and administration of family offices.
• Administration, decanting, and modification of trusts.
• Administration of complex estates.
• Planning involving closely held business interests, art, and other assets.
• Analysis of complex federal transfer tax issues.
• Tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service.
• A broad range of sophisticated private client and wealth planning matters.

Skills

Trusts & Estates experience

Estate planning

Estate administration

Client communication skills

Professional collaboration

Education

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit an experienced Attorney to join their Private Client team based in Seattle.

Job Details

• PAY RATE: $365,000 - $420,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Seattle, Washington

Job Role

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Associate with 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trusts and estates, private client services, and estate planning and administration to join its nationally recognised Private Client Services Group.

The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive working environment, with a strong focus on client service, professional development, and creating opportunities for employees to grow and reach their full potential.

Job Description

• Estate and tax planning for individuals and families
• Establishment and administration of family offices
• Administration, decanting, and modification of trusts
• Administration of complex estates
• Planning involving closely held business interests, art, and other specialised or unusual assets
• Analysis of complex federal transfer tax issues
• Tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service
• A broad range of sophisticated private client and wealth planning matters

Successful Candidate

• 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and/or estate administration
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with sophisticated clients and colleagues
• Experience handling complex private client matters
• An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.