Pittsburgh Junior to Midlevel Private Wealth Associate

K&L Gates is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join its growing private wealth practice, which encompasses estate and tax planning for high-net-worth families, servicing family offices, and business succession planning for family businesses.

About the role

The position will include complex document drafting (wills, trust agreements, settlement agreements, shareholders agreements, etc.), estate and trust administration, legal and tax research, transfer tax return preparation, project management, and direct client contact. Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex documents (wills, trust agreements, settlement agreements, shareholders agreements, etc.)
• Estate and trust administration
• Legal and tax research
• Transfer tax return preparation
• Project management
• Direct client contact and relationship management

Requirements

• Two to five years of experience in estate and tax planning, family offices, or business succession planning
• Sophisticated written and oral communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with oversight over multiple projects
• Ability to manage and grow client relationships
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or South Carolina (or eligible to waive into the bar of any such state)
• Openness to licensure in Florida
• Strong academic credentials
• Commitment to providing the highest quality client service
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pay

Base compensation: $210,000 - $330,000 per year. The salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage (including Health Savings Account feature)
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability protection
• Life insurance (including basic, supplemental, spouse, child, and accidental death and dismemberment)
• Identity protection/restoration and fraud insurance
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid time off (generally 3-4 weeks acceptable)
• Parental leave (24 weeks, of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• 12 paid holidays
• Family building benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Professional development and CLE credit opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bar expense reimbursement
• Relocation accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Hybrid/remote work opportunities
• Back-up child/elder care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Technology, entertainment, and travel discount program
• Wellness program
• Pro bono opportunities
• Balanced Hours Program
• Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
• Employee referral program
• Bereavement leave
• Pet insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Pre-tax commuting benefits
• 529 deductions
• All other benefits required by law

About the firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. The firm has experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now ranks among the largest U.S.-based law firms in the world. The firm takes pride in innovation, imagination, and an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding clients through complex issues across multiple industry sectors and regions. K&L Gates is committed to an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and supports the career evolution of all professionals.