Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney
Job Description
A well-regarded, mid-size law firm with a single Chicago office is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate to join a their private client and wealth planning practice.
Associates in this group work on a full suite of private client and wealth management matters often advising individuals, families, and closely held businesses on gift tax, estate planning, and succession planning.
This role offers a chance to embrace lead associate responsibilities in a proven practice group with a full-service firm that genuinely prioritizes work-life balance (reasonable billable hour requirement and true hybrid flexibility).
Compensation
- $140,000 – 200,000 base salary, plus bonuses (DOE).
Details
- Draft comprehensive estate plans for high-net-worth and middle-market clients.
- Advise clients on generation skipping trusts, gift tax planning, SLATs, ILITs, and other sophisticated planning strategies.
- Assist with trust and estate administration matters as part of ongoing client relationships.
- 1700 Billable Requirement.
- Hybrid (optional), "3 days in, 2 days out".
Requirements
- 4+ years trusts & estates experience.
- Illinois Bar Admission.
- JD from accredited law school.
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k).
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