Senior Private Client Associate

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in the United States is seeking an attorney specializing in estate planning and related tax matters to serve high-net-worth clients, families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses. The role covers sophisticated estate planning, estate and trust administration, and gift and transfer tax returns, with collaboration across offices.

An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, and licensure in NY or NJ in addition to PA is preferred.

Qualifications

• The role involves sophisticated estate planning, estate and trust administration, and transfer tax matters.
• Collaboration with attorneys across offices to serve high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle estate planning, probate and trust administration, and gift and estate tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Skills

Estate planning

Estate & trust administration

Transfer tax

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Overview

• The role involves sophisticated estate planning, estate and trust administration, and transfer tax matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses, encompassing probate proceedings, trust administration, and gift and estate tax returns.
• The practice is growing and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to client service, involving collaboration with attorneys across offices.
• A Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation is preferred.
• Licensure in New York or New Jersey, in addition to Pennsylvania, is preferred.
• The firm's in-office policy requires attorneys to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week.