Private Client Services Associate – Junior to Mid-Level

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a top AmLaw 100 client in Washington, DC. The Private Client Services Associate will handle trusts and estates, transfer tax, and related income tax matters, with cross-border planning for diverse portfolios.

This role offers hands-on client work, mentorship from nationally recognized partners, and opportunities in estate structuring, business succession, and charitable giving.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of trusts and estates or transfer tax experience.
• LLM in taxation or estate planning preferred (completed or in progress).
• Licensed or eligible to practice in DC.

Responsibilities

• Handle trusts and estates, transfer tax, and related income tax matters.
• Work on estate structuring, business succession, charitable giving, and cross-border planning.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Education

LLM in taxation or estate planning

Job description

Private Client Services Associate – Junior to Mid-Level

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

Private Client Services Associate – Junior to Mid-Level | DC

Search conducted for a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm known for its elite Private Client practice.

Our AmLaw 100 client’s Private Client Services group advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses on complex estate and tax planning matters. This team is known for its discretion, technical sophistication, and ability to navigate sensitive multigenerational planning.

Role Summary

The associate will handle trusts and estates, transfer tax, and related income tax matters. The work spans estate structuring, business succession, charitable giving, and cross-border planning for clients with diverse portfolios.

Candidate Profile

2–5 years of trusts and estates or transfer tax experience

LLM in taxation or estate planning preferred (completed or in progress)

Strong drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Licensed or eligible to practice in DC

Why This Role

The Private Client team operates at the intersection of wealth management, business strategy, and family dynamics. This is a strong platform for attorneys seeking hands-on client work and mentorship from nationally recognized partners.

Salary Range

$225,000–$365,000, commensurate with experience.