Private Client Attorney – Estate & Tax Planning

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal medical leave

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks an experienced associate for its national Private Client Services Group across multiple offices in the United States. The role requires 4–6 years of transactional experience in trust and estate planning and administration, with an LL.M.

in Tax preferred but not required. Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and must be eligible to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of transactional experience in trust and estate planning/administration.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• LL.M. in Tax is preferred but not required.
• Bar admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction is assumed (not explicitly stated).

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Client Services Group on complex trust/estate transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-office teams to service national clients.
• Prepare, review, and finalize estate planning documents and agreements.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

LL.M. in Tax (preferred)

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks an experienced associate for its national Private Client Services Group across multiple offices in the United States. The role requires 4–6 years of transactional experience in trust and estate planning and administration, with an LL.M.

in Tax preferred but not required. Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and must be eligible to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.