Associate - Private Wealth

BakerHostetler • Orlando, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

BakerHostetler is seeking a junior Private Wealth associate for its Orlando office. The position involves complex drafting, research, tax analysis, project management, client interaction, gift and estate tax return preparation, and counseling clients on choice of entity (including LLCs, partnerships, and S-corporations), formation, and governance.

The associate will join a Private Wealth Group of more than 30 attorneys within a Tax Group of more than 70 attorneys. BakerHostetler has 18 offices across the United States and approximately 1,100 lawyers.

Qualified candidates should have 2–3 years of Trusts and Estates experience, a strong academic record, a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school, and an LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Florida or be eligible to waive into Florida. The position offers work on sophisticated matters with mentorship, a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities to develop legal and business development skills.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of Trusts and Estates experience.
• Experience in the areas described for the position.
• Excellent research, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments.
• Strong academic record.
• J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Florida or eligibility to waive into Florida.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex drafting, research, and tax analysis.
• Manage projects and interact with clients.
• Prepare gift and estate tax returns.
• Counsel clients regarding choice of entity, formation, and governance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and top-tier benefits
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Opportunity to develop legal and business development skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level