Associate – Private Client

Full-time

No

H1: Join McDermott Will & Emery as an Associate in Private Client Practice Group in Washington, DC
H2: Accelerate Your Career with a Top Workplace in the Global Law Firm Industry

McDermott Will & Emery, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Associate to join their growing Private Client Practice Group in Washington, DC. With a strong emphasis on excellence, collaboration, and community, McDermott has been recognized as a top workplace by various prestigious publications. They offer personalized guidance, mentorship, and career coaching to their attorneys, both in and outside of the office.

Job Summary:

The Private Client Associate will be responsible for drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents, as well as handling domestic and international estate, gift, and income tax planning. They must have excellent organizational skills, strong academic background, and ability to work well in a collaborative environment. LLM is preferred but not required, and the candidate must be eligible for admission to the DC bar.

Responsibilities:

- Drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents
- Handling domestic and international estate, gift, and income tax planning
- Working well in a collaborative environment
- Building and managing relationships with clients and co-advisors
- Strong writing, speaking, researching, and analytical skills
- LLM is a plus, but not required
- Must be eligible for admission to the DC bar

Qualifications:

- 1st to 3rd year Associate
- Experience with estate planning and tax planning
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong academic background
- LLM is preferred but not required
- Must be eligible for admission to the DC bar

Salary Information:

- Expected pay range for Associates: 2024/2023 Class Compensation Years: $225,000
- 2022 Class Compensation Years: $235,000
- 2021 Class Compensation Years: $260,000
- 2020 Class Compensation Years: $310,000
- 2019 Class Compensation Years: $365,000
- 2018 Class Compensation Years: $390,000
- 2017 Class Compensation Years: $420,000
- 2016 and more senior class compensation years: $435,000

Benefits:

- Generous compensation packages based on individual merit
- Emphasis on work/life balance with billable hours for wellness
- Support for physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Award-winning culture that prioritizes warmth and authenticity
- Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives and voices

How to Apply:

Candidates must be submitted online through the web-apply portal for consideration. Questions can be directed to Amy Gillmore, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager at .

McDermott Will & Emery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Join the team at McDermott Will & Emery and accelerate your career in the private client practice group in Washington, DC. With a top workplace culture, generous compensation packages, and opportunities for growth, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Apply now!

questions can be directed to amy gillmore, lateral associate recruiting manger at

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