Associate - Private Client

Description:

With us, you'll find:

• A Firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We're smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That's why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance. We're proud to be the first firm to offer billable hours for wellness.
• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Our individual merit-based system enabled 65% of our associates to earn above the Cravath scale in 2023.

Job Description:
Our Washington, DC office is seeking a 1st to 3rd year Associate to join our growing Private Client Practice Group. Candidates must be submitted online through our web-apply portal for consideration. Questions can be directed to Amy Gillmore, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager at agillmore@mwe.com.
Job Requirements:

• Experience drafting standard and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Experience with domestic estate, gift and income tax planning. International estate tax planning experience is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• First rate organizational skills and ability to manage productive relationships with clients and co-advisors.
• Excellent writing, speaking, researching, and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background.
• LLM a plus, but not required
• Must be eligible for admission to the DC bar

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