Private Client Services Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Chicago (IL); 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

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking an experienced associate with 4–6 years of 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.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• LL.M. in tax is preferred but not required.

Skills

Estate Planning

Transactional Law

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Tax (preferred)

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.

We are seeking an experienced associate with 4-6 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.

• 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.