Private Wealth Services Associate (Fort Lauderdale Office)

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Associate in the Private Wealth Services Group to join our full-time onsite team. The attorney will work with high-net-worth clients on complex estate planning, tax matters, and wealth preservation, typically with 0-4 years of experience after law school.

The Fort Lauderdale PWS group focuses on training associates and advancing professional development, with collaboration across domestic and international clients and a broad array of

Qualifications

• JD or JD/LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience, preferably in estate planning, tax, or related areas.
• Florida Bar admission (or willingness to become licensed in Florida promptly).
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of estate planning documents for domestic and international clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on tax, probate, trust administration and private wealth issues.
• Support the team with administration of estates and trusts, including probate filings and asset transfers.
• Participate in client meetings and assist with tailored wealth preservation strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns.
• Stay updated on relevant tax laws, estate planning strategies, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with the broader Private Wealth Services team to deliver high-quality legal services.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

JD

LL.M. (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary: Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Private Wealth Services Group in our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. The Private Wealth Services Group focuses on complex estate planning, wealth preservation, and tax matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and closely-held businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or a junior attorney with up to four years of experience to join a dynamic, collaborative practice group. The Fort Lauderdale PWS group is dedicated to training associates and advancing their professional development. This is a full-time onsite position in the Fort Lauderdale Office.

What your day may look like

• Assist with the preparation of estate planning documents, including wills and trusts for domestic and international clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda on tax, probate, trust administration, and other private wealth issues.
• Support the team with the administration of estates and trusts, including probate filings and asset transfers.
• Participate in client meetings and assist with the development of tailored wealth preservation strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns.
• Stay updated on relevant tax laws, estate planning strategies, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with the broader Private Wealth Services team to deliver high-quality legal services to clients.

Qualifications

• JD or JD/LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 0-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in estate planning, tax, or related areas.
• Florida Bar admission (or willingness to become licensed in Florida promptly).
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with colleagues and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated interest in private wealth services, estate planning, or tax law through internships, externships, coursework, or post-graduation work.

Application documents

• Resume
• Transcript
• Writing sample

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig’s global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today’s legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008.

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