Private Wealth Services Associate (Junior - Mid-Level) - AUS

Greenberg Traurig•Austin, TX

About The Position

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. 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. 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. Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team. Verified Communication Only: While all official communications will come from a GT email address associated with GT’s domain (e.g., @gtlaw.com), we recognize that it is easy to spoof such communications to make them look like they are coming from GT. Therefore: before responding to an email purportedly from GT, contact your GT Recruiting Contact by phone to verify that the email is valid. Also, please verify the GT office address on our website before attending an interview. We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and exercise caution during the application process. If you encounter or suspect a fraudulent job posting or an individual falsely claiming to represent GT, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Thank you for your diligence and for your interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. Thank you for your vigilance and interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. From our humble beginnings in 1967 in South Florida, our focus has never been changed: serve clients better. Learn More Engagement, Culture & Opportunity Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from all backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration first. This commitment has been at the center of our story since our founding and has been essential to our and our client’s success. Learn More We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us and we are proud of being recognized for the service we provide. Learn More If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. If you have a disability that makes it difficult to express your interest in a job through our online application process, or if you require TTY/TDD assistance, please contact us to tell us about your needs.

Requirements

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.
a minimum of one year of experience
sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, trust and estate administration, and gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

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.