Job DescriptionK&L Gates is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join its growing private wealth practice, which encompasses estate and tax planning for high-net worth families, servicing family offices, and business succession planning for family businesses. The position will include complex document drafting (wills, trust agreements, settlement agreements, shareholders agreements, etc.), estate and trust administration, legal and tax research, transfer tax return preparation, project management, and direct client contact. The ideal candidate will have two to five years of experience in these areas and be open to placement in the Pittsburgh or Charlotte office.
Qualifications include:- Experience in the above mentioned areas.
- Sophisticated written and oral communication skills.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced and growing environment with oversight over multiple projects at any given time.
- Desire to manage and grow client relationships.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or South Carolina (or eligible to waive into the bar of any such state).
- Openness to licensure in Florida.
Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.
Base Compensation $210,000 - $330,000 / year
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
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BENEFITSK&L Gates offers our Associates a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
- Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bar Expense Reimbursement
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
