Associate – Private Client – Washington, DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley

Build your big career with the Firm that does Big Law better. McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by The American Lawyer, Working Mother Magazine, Vault and the Human Rights Campaign.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office, with our attorneys receiving personalized guidance, structured mentorship and confidential career coaching.

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.

We are seeking an Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join our growing Private Client Practice Group. Candidates may start in our New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley office, however should be open to relocating to our Washington, DC office within one to two years. 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 income, gift and 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 Tax a plus, but not required 
• Must be eligible to be barred in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Expected Pay Range for Associates: 2024/2023 Class Compensation Years: $225,000

                                                           2022 Class Compensation Years: $235,000

                                                           2021 Class Compensation Years: $260,000

                                                           2020 Class Compensation Years: $310,000

                                                           2019 Class Compensation Years: $365,000

                                                           2018 Class Compensation Years: $390,000