Private Wealth Services Associate

About the Practice

McGuireWoods' Private Wealth Services Practice Group advises clients on the full spectrum of estate planning, trust and estate administration, business succession planning, and fiduciary matters. The group also maintains a robust practice representing public charities, private foundations, and charitable trusts.

About the Team

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with Michael Barker and Bill Sanderson, who co-lead the Private Wealth Services Practice Group. Both are highly regarded practitioners with deep experience in sophisticated estate and business planning matters, fiduciary advisory services, and tax-related issues. Associates in the group gain meaningful experience across complex tax, estate planning, trust administration, and business planning matters — with direct client interaction from an early stage.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, and tax matters
• Handle business succession planning and fiduciary matters
• Represent public charities, private foundations, and charitable trusts
• Utilize Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work
• Manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• 1-4 years of law firm experience in sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, and tax matters
• Excellent academic credentials
• Solid law firm work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively
• Active membership in the Virginia State Bar

Benefits

• Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work
• Hands-on mentorship from nationally recognized practitioners
• Collegial environment that values professional development, client service, and excellence

Pay

$225,000 - $310,000