Private Wealth Services Associate — Trusts & Estates, Austin

Senior associate role in a national private wealth practice based in Austin focused on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust & estate administration for high‑net‑worth individuals and families. The position offers hands‑on work on complex planning structures and opportunities to collaborate across a national platform.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include designing and drafting advanced estate planning documents, advising on transfers of business interests and real estate, and managing complex trust and estate administrations. The team values strong technical skills, mentorship ability, and experience handling multijurisdictional or cross‑border issues.

To apply, prepare a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and a writing sample. Candidates should be able to start contributing immediately in a fast‑paced, collegial environment.

• 4–8 years of trusts & estates/estate planning experience at a law firm.
• Experience drafting and implementing complex planning documents (revocable trusts, ILITs, SLATs, IDGTs, GRATs, etc.).
• Substantial experience with trust & estate administration, decantings, mergers, and nonjudicial settlement agreements.
• Strong tax planning background; LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred but not required.
• Ability to supervise and mentor associates and paralegals, manage multiple matters, and communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Admission to the Texas Bar or eligibility for Texas admission.