Tax and Estates Planning Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear path to partnership

Mentoring at every career stage

Direct access to partners and clients

Competitive billing expectations

Billable credit for pro bono work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Detroit, MI seeks a Tax and Estates Planning Associate with 4+ years of experience in tax, estate planning, and estate administration. Ideal candidates will advise family offices, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals and families.

The role involves drafting wills and trusts and collaborating on complex matters for wealthy clients, with potential mentorship and partnership opportunities within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to practice law in Michigan (bar admission).
• Experience advising family offices, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advise family offices, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Draft wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Collaborate on complex matters for high-net-worth clients and families.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Advising high-net-worth clients

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax and Estates Planning Associate with at least four years of experience in tax, estate planning, and estate administration to join their Detroit, Michigan office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising family offices, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals and families.

Duties

• Advise family offices, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Draft wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Collaborate on complex matters for high-net-worth clients and families.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Admission to practice in Michigan.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Strong drafting skills for estate planning documents.
• Ability to advise high-net-worth clients effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Clear path to partnership with transparent expectations.
• Robust mentoring at every career stage.
• Direct access to partners and clients.
• Competitive billing expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development programs.
• Dynamic, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.