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March 5, 2026

Associate - Private Wealth

Trusts & Estates
Baker & Hostetler LLP

Baker & Hostetler LLP

District of Columbia

Associate - Private Wealth

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Baker & Hostetler LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Trusts & Estates

PQE

3-5 years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary

$245,000-$315,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Private Wealth Associate position based in Washington, DC.
  • Advise high net worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries on estate, gift, GST, and income tax planning matters.
  • Draft and review a range of estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and charitable planning vehicles.
  • Assist with estate and trust administration, covering filings, distributions, and fiduciary issues.
  • Support senior attorneys on complex lifetime wealth transfer strategies, succession planning, and asset protection planning.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and outside advisors such as accountants, investment advisors, and family offices.
  • Requires 3–5 years of private wealth or trusts and estates experience at a law firm.
  • A Tax LL.M. or CPA is preferred. Experience with fintech applications for client experience is a plus.
  • DC Bar admission or eligibility to waive in is required. TX or FL Bar admission is a plus.
  • Annual salary range of $245,000 - $315,000, plus performance and hours-based bonuses.
  • Hybrid work model.
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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Mike Nagelberg joined Baker & Hostetler LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    Darin went above and beyond to ensure that my next career move would be the perfect fit. He consistently maintained close contact throughout the recruiting process, offered helpful insight and guidance on interview preparations and post-offer strategies, and exercised notable patience to allow me the opportunity to make an informed decision on my job change. His top of the line networking skills and unique ability to opportunistically place candidates in desired locations were evident on day one, and I highly recommend him to all attorneys who are considering a move.

    Baker & Hostetler LLP

    Mike Nagelberg

    Baker & Hostetler LLP • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Mike Nagelberg joined Baker & Hostetler LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    Darin went above and beyond to ensure that my next career move would be the perfect fit. He consistently maintained close contact throughout the recruiting process, offered helpful insight and guidance on interview preparations and post-offer strategies, and exercised notable patience to allow me the opportunity to make an informed decision on my job change. His top of the line networking skills and unique ability to opportunistically place candidates in desired locations were evident on day one, and I highly recommend him to all attorneys who are considering a move.

    Baker & Hostetler LLP

    Mike Nagelberg

    Baker & Hostetler LLP • District of Columbia