Private Client Associate - Philadelphia

About the role

Faegre Drinker is seeking a seasoned associate attorney to join our Private Client practice in the Philadelphia office. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning, estate and trust administration, and transfer tax matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses. The associate will collaborate with attorneys across offices and contribute to a growing, team-oriented practice with a strong commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth clients
• Administer estates and trusts, including probate proceedings and trust administration
• Prepare and file gift and estate tax returns
• Advise clients on transfer tax planning strategies
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on complex matters

Required Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in estate planning, preferably with an emphasis on transfer tax planning for high-net-worth individuals
• Familiarity with trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings, trust administration, and gift and estate tax returns
• Ability to produce high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar, or eligibility to waive into the Pennsylvania bar promptly after hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in New York or New Jersey, in addition to Pennsylvania

Schedule

Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

Pay

Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law.