Private Client Services Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a top international law firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking an experienced associate specialized in trust and estate planning with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Candidates will be integral to the Private Client Services Group, assisting clients with complex estate and tax issues, trust administration, and planning.

The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $365,000 to $420,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including annual bonuses, 401(k), and health insurance.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant transactional experience in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the national Private Client Services Group.
• Assist with estate and tax planning techniques.
• Administer complex estates and trusts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trust and estate planning

Tax law knowledge

Education

LL.M. in tax

Job description

Job Description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Our nationally recognized team has significant experience assisting individuals and families with sophisticated estate and tax planning techniques, as well as creating and administering family offices; administering, decanting, and modifying trusts; administering complex estates; planning with respect to business interests, art, and often unusual assets; analyzing complex transfer tax issues; and handling tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced associate with at least five years of relevant transactional experience in trust and estate planning and administration to join our national Private Client Services Group. The search is open to multiple offices.

Qualifications

Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. An LL.M. in tax is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to ten paid holidays
• Family care benefits

Compensation range: $365,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.