Wealth Management Attorney

LJW Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear path to partnership

Twice-yearly performance reviews

Structured mentorship program

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid bar association dues

Job summary

A leading Texas-based law firm is seeking a Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney in Austin. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates, strong academic credentials, and an interest in wealth preservation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $240,000 - $280,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a prestigious legal environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates with sophisticated planning matters.
• Strong understanding of BigLaw expectations.
• Experience at an AmLaw 200 or similar firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex wealth transfer strategies.
• Handle wealth preservation planning and business succession.
• Work with practice leadership on sophisticated legal matters.

Skills

Trusts and estates experience

Strong academic credentials

Ability to manage complexity

Interest in wealth preservation

Texas bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Position

Associate Director at LJW Solutions | US Legal Recruitment

Role and Practice Area

Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney - Austin

4-6 Years Experience | $240,000 - $280,000 | Chambers-Ranked Firm | High-Net-Worth Practice

Base pay range

$240,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr

About the Firm

Our client is a leading Texas-based law firm with national reach, recognized by Chambers USA with Band 1 rankings and 80+ attorneys named as 2024 Best Lawyers in America. This prestigious firm has built a reputation for excellence in sophisticated legal work, offering high-quality trusts and estates services to business owners, executives, and high-net-worth families.

Why Join?

• Clear path to partnership with income shareholder track before equity shareholder status
• Twice-yearly formal reviews with personalized feedback and development planning
• Daily guidance from senior attorneys and structured mentorship program
• Work directly with practice group leadership on sophisticated matters
• Support for business development and client relationship building
• Performance-based annual bonuses based on actual accomplishments (not outdated lock-step systems)
• Annual salary adjustments based on merit and contribution
• Comprehensive profit-sharing plan with 401(k) matching component
• Industry-leading benefits package including complete healthcare coverage
• Downtown Austin paid parking and bar association dues covered
• Group life and disability insurance premiums paid by firm

Sophisticated Practice & Clientele

• Work with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and executives
• Handle complex wealth transfer planning and business succession matters
• Exposure to M&A transactions and corporate work alongside estate planning
• Collegial, cooperative environment that values teamwork and individual achievement
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with colleagues from varied backgrounds

The Role

Join our established Wealth Preservation practice group in Austin, working closely with practice leadership on sophisticated trust and estate planning matters. You'll advise high-net-worth clients on complex wealth transfer strategies while gaining exposure to M&A and corporate transactions.

Key practice areas

• Trust and estate planning for business owners and executives
• Wealth transfer planning and asset protection strategies
• Premarital planning and family wealth structures
• Business succession planning and implementation
• Administration of trusts and estates
• M&A transactions involving family-owned entities and SPACs

What We're Looking For

• 4-6 years of trusts and estates experience with sophisticated planning matters
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Experience at an AmLaw 200 or comparable sophisticated firm with understanding of BigLaw pace and expectations
• Genuine interest in focusing on wealth preservation as a long-term career path
• Texas bar admission (or eligibility to waive in)

Ready to Advance Your Wealth Management Career?

Apply confidentially today - your resume will not be shared with any employer without your explicit consent and a conversation with our team first.

Contact

Contact: [e-mail]

All applications are handled with complete confidentiality. We're here to discuss your career goals and ensure this opportunity aligns with your wealth preservation aspirations before moving forward.