Associate – Private Client – Washington, DC at McDermott Will & Schulte

The role

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Private Client Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join their Washington D.C. office. This role will focus on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and tax planning within the Private Client/Wealth Management practice area.

What you'll do

Draft standard and sophisticated estate planning documents
Provide support on structuring and implementing wealth-transfer strategies under the guidance of senior attorneys
Assist with estate administration
Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of federal gift and estate tax returns

What we're looking for

2 to 5 years of experience

Experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents

Experience providing support on structuring and implementing wealth-transfer strategies

Exposure to estate administration

Exposure to assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of federal gift and estate tax returns

Experience with domestic estate, gift, and income tax planning

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and client-focused practice

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain productive relationships with clients and co-advisors

Excellent writing, speaking, research, and analytical abilities

Strong academic background

Must be able to be admitted to the DC Bar

Experience with international income, gift and estate tax planning· nice to have

LLM in Taxation is a plus· nice to have

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Top benefits

Award-winning professional development programs

Industry-leading wellness initiatives

Hiring contacts

Amy Gillmore

Talent Acquisition Manager

agillmore@mcdermottlaw.com

Associate – Private Client – Washington, DC