Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney - Florida

About the role

Day Pitney's Private Client Department (PCD) is seeking an associate with a minimum of three years of experience to join our nationally recognized, Chambers‑ranked Trusts & Estates practice in our Miami, Boca Raton, or West Palm Beach office. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented, and sophisticated environment alongside industry leaders. Candidates will handle sophisticated estate planning and estate/trust administration matters and will be actively involved in the Boca Raton and/or West Palm Beach community.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in high‑net‑worth trust and estate planning and administration, including knowledge of relevant Florida state and federal tax laws. Experience with domestic estate planning—such as succession planning, lifetime giving, estate and income taxation issues, charitable giving, estate planning for retirement assets, and tax‑efficient family wealth transfer strategies—is preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in sophisticated private client matters involving trusts and estates, including tax and succession planning
• Demonstrated interest in working in and being involved in the Boca Raton and/or West Palm Beach community
• Excellent technical, professional, and client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Team‑oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem‑solving capabilities; ability to work independently, proactively, and develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Current member of the Florida State Bar in good standing (required)

Hybrid Work Environment

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in‑office collaboration. Attorneys may work remotely two days per week while maintaining access to the firm’s collaborative resources.

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney is an East Coast‑based law firm with national and international reach, comprising approximately 330 attorneys across 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. The firm’s Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts & Estates attorneys represent a diverse client base ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.

Since 1902, Day Pitney has served clients in industries such as Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax‑Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Lawyers provide deep bench knowledge, work seamlessly across disciplines, and guide clients through an evolving legal landscape. For more information, visit www.daypitney.com.