Description:

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a highly skilled Associate in the Private Wealth Services Practice of our Austin office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements:
We are seeking a junior to mid-level associate (with a minimum of one year of experience) with a proven track record in sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, trust and estate administration, and gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. This is a hands-on role for someone ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate:

is highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, while managing multiple complex matters.
has excellent academic and working credentials, strong research, writing and verbal communication skills.
has prior experience in a fast-paced law firm setting working on trust and estate matters.
is in good standing with the Texas Bar, or eligible for admission to the Texas Bar.
ranked in the top of their law school class or graduated from a top-tier law school with strong academic record.
may have an LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning (strongly preferred, though not required if the candidate otherwise has a solid trusts and estates background).

Representative Experience

Designing and drafting complex estate planning documents, including Wills, revocable trust agreements, and irrevocable trust agreements.
Drafting documents to transferring stock, business interests, and real estate.
Managing complex trust and estate administrations.
Drafting trust modifications, decantings, mergers, nonjudicial settlement agreements, and trust terminations.
Conducting sophisticated legal research and analysis involving multijurisdictional and occasionally cross-border estate planning considerations.

Practice Summary:
Greenberg Traurig's Private Wealth Services Department is dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth transfer and estate planning. Our attorneys deliver comprehensive, integrated advice on income and transfer tax matters, always considering current and anticipated changes in tax and state laws that may impact our clients' plans. With deep experience in structuring sophisticated estate plans—including business interests, real estate, and advanced wealth transfer techniques—GT attorneys collaborate closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that preserve, protect, and maximize their legacies. Leveraging a robust national and international platform, we provide personalized solutions and seamless counsel in the locations most convenient for our clients.

Application Instructions: To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample.