Pernini Legal, LLC
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CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Philadelphia, PAHYBRID

 

 

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Private Client Services Practice Group in Philadelphia. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney to work with high-net-worth individuals on complex trust and estate matters while developing expertise in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

 

 

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
  • Active Bar Admission in Pennsylvania, in good standing.
  • 1–5 years of substantive law firm experience in trust and estates law.
  • Demonstrated drafting and estate administration skills, including experience with complex wills and trusts.
  • Proficiency in preparing client presentations, tax calculations and analysis, and administering estates from probate through closing.
  • An LL.M. in Taxation is helpful but not required.

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage client contact.
  • Supervisory skills to direct paralegals in a collaborative environment.
 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise high-net-worth clients on trust and estate matters, including estate planning, tax strategies, and administration.
  • Draft complex wills and trusts tailored to client needs.
  • Manage the administration of estates from probate through final closing, ensuring all tax filings and legal requirements are met.
  • Prepare client presentations and conduct tax calculations and analyses.
  • Collaborate with a team of attorneys and paralegals to deliver superior client service.
 

 

Why Join Us?

This position provides a unique opportunity to join a rapidly-expanding Private Client Services Practice Group at a prominent firm, working on sophisticated trust and estate matters for high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a dynamic and collegial environment that values professional development, collaboration, and client service excellence. With a hybrid work schedule, attorneys enjoy flexibility while maintaining meaningful client interaction and in-office engagement.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $215,000 – $305,000, determined by experience and market factors, along with eligibility for discretionary bonuses and incentive packages.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks.

 

 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letterresumewriting sample, and law school transcript for consideration.

 

 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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