Private Wealth Services Associate (Senior-Level) - AUS

Greenberg, Traurig, PA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious law firm located in Austin is seeking a highly skilled Senior-Level Associate for its Private Wealth Services Practice. The role requires a minimum of four to eight years of experience in sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth clients. Responsibilities include drafting estate planning documents and managing complex trust administrations. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, while candidates with strong credentials and leadership abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to eight years of experience in estate planning.
• In good standing with the Texas Bar or eligible for admission.
• Experience in a fast-paced law firm setting.
• Texas Bar status in good standing or eligible for admission.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft complex estate planning documents.
• Manage trust and estate administrations.
• Conduct legal research on estate planning considerations.
• Conduct multi‑jurisdictional legal research on cross‑border estate planning.

Skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong research and writing skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to supervise and mentor

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning (strongly preferred)

Job description

Private Wealth Services Associate (Senior-Level) - AUS page is loaded## Private Wealth Services Associate (Senior-Level) - AUSremote type: Onsitelocations: Austintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR202600644Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a highly skilled Associate in the Private Wealth Services Practice of our Austin office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the *Am Law* Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.**Job Requirements**We are seeking a senior-level associate (with a minimum of four to eight years of experience) with a proven track record in sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, trust and estate administration, and gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. Exceptional mid-level candidates with strong credentials and demonstrated leadership ability will also be considered. This is a hands-on role for someone ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.The ideal candidate:* is highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to supervise and mentor other associates and paralegals, while managing multiple complex matters.* has excellent academic and working credentials, strong research, writing and verbal communication skills and a background practicing trusts and estates in a law firm setting.* has prior experience in a fast-paced law firm setting* is in good standing with the Texas Bar, or eligible for admission to the Texas Bar.* ranked in the top of their law school class or graduated from a top-tier law school.* may have an LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning (strongly preferred, though not required if the candidate otherwise has a solid trusts and estates background).**Representative Experience*** Designing and drafting complex estate planning documents, including revocable trust agreements, ILITs, SLATs, IDGTs, GRATs, and related wealth transfer structures.* Transferring QSBS stock, business interests, and real estate, including addressing the complexities of entity structures, valuation, succession planning, and tax implications.* Managing and overseeing complex trust and estate administrations, including trust modifications, decantings, mergers, nonjudicial settlement agreements, and trust terminations.* Conducting sophisticated legal research and analysis involving multijurisdictional and occasionally cross-border estate planning considerations.**Practice Summary**Greenberg Traurig’s Private Wealth Services Department is dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth transfer and estate planning. Our attorneys deliver comprehensive, integrated advice on income and transfer tax matters, always considering current and anticipated changes in tax and state laws that may impact our clients’ plans. With deep experience in structuring sophisticated estate plans—including business interests, real estate, and advanced wealth transfer techniques—GT attorneys collaborate closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that preserve, protect, and maximize their legacies. Leveraging a robust national and international platform, we provide personalized solutions and seamless counsel in the locations most convenient for our clients.**Application Instructions:** To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a 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.**No Fees Required**: GT will **never ask for payment for work equipment or network access**. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team.If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. If you have a disability that makes it difficult to express your interest in a job through our online application process, or if you require TTY/TDD assistance, please contact us to tell us about your needs.