Private Client Services Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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

Paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP is looking for an experienced associate to join their national Private Client Services Group in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of transactional experience in trust and estate planning and administration. Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Compensation ranges from $365,000 to $420,000 annually based on qualifications. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant transactional experience.
• Experience in estate and tax planning and administration.
• Familiarity with complex estates and trust administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and families with estate and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and complex estates.
• Handle tax controversy matters before the IRS.

Skills

Transactional experience in trust and estate planning

Strong academic credentials

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

LL.M. in tax (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

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.

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

To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample. Principals only.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

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

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