Private Wealth Associate (Junior–Mid) | Estate Planning

K&L Gates LLP incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation

Job summary

K&L Gates LLP is seeking a junior to midlevel private wealth associate to join our growing practice in Charlotte, NC or Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves drafting complex documents, estate and trust administration, research, and client contact.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and admission to PA, NC, or SC (or eligibility to waive). Base compensation is discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in the above mentioned areas.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and growing environment with oversight over multiple projects at any given time.
• Desire to manage and grow client relationships.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or South Carolina (or eligible to waive into the bar of any such state).

Responsibilities

• Draft complex documents (wills, trust agreements, settlement agreements, shareholders agreements, etc.).
• Estate and trust administration.
• Legal and tax research.
• Transfer tax return preparation.
• Project management and direct client contact.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Independent worker

Estate & wealth experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in PA, NC or SC

Job description

K&L Gates LLP is seeking a junior to midlevel private wealth associate to join our growing practice in Charlotte, NC or Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves drafting complex documents, estate and trust administration, research, and client contact.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and admission to PA, NC, or SC (or eligibility to waive). Base compensation is discussed during interviews.