Associate Attorney - Estate Administration

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; Barrington (IL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentorship

Structured path for growth

Collaborative culture

Broad practice resources

Résumé du poste

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is seeking an entry-level Estate & Trust Administration Attorney in North Barrington, IL. The role focuses on probate and trust administration with guidance from experienced attorneys, ideal for a recently admitted attorney seeking a long-term estate practice.

You will assist with probate matters, interact with beneficiaries and financial institutions, and develop client counseling skills under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois license to practice law.
• 1–3 years probate/trust administration or related experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered.
• Strong organizational, drafting, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach; comfortable with families during difficult times.

Responsabilités

• Assist with opening and administering probate estates, including petitions, inventories, accountings, and court filings.
• Guide trustees and beneficiaries through trust administration from funding review to final distribution.
• Communicate with beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals on administration matters.
• Coordinate with accountants on fiduciary income and estate tax filings as needed.
• Attend court hearings alongside senior attorneys and conduct legal research on administration issues.
• Support client communications under attorney supervision.

Connaissances

Legal research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Client counseling

Probate

Formation

Illinois Bar admission

Description du poste

Description

Estate & Trust Administration Attorney (Entry-Level) — North Barrington, Illinois Office

(Full-Time | In-Person)

Illinois Licensed | Estate & Trust Administration / Probate Focus | 1–3 Years' Experience

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career attorney to build a foundation in estate and trust administration and probate, guiding families through a meaningful moment alongside experienced attorneys from day one.

About Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with an established estate planning and administration practice serving individuals, families, and fiduciaries. We're seeking an entry-level Estate & Trust Administration Attorney to support our team, with the opportunity to develop hands-on probate, trust administration, and client-counseling skills under the mentorship of senior attorneys.

Position Overview:

The Estate & Trust Administration Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys to guide executors, administrators, and trustees through the probate and trust administration process, taking on increasing responsibility as skills develop. This role is ideal for a recently admitted attorney with 1–3 years of experience who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and eager to build a long-term practice in this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with opening and administering probate estates, including preparing petitions, inventories, accountings, and other court filings
• Guide trustees and beneficiaries through trust administration from initial funding review through final distribution
• Communicate with beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals on administration matters
• Coordinate with accountants on fiduciary income and estate tax filings as needed
• Attend court hearings alongside senior attorneys and conduct legal research on administration issues
• Support client communications under attorney supervision

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
• 1–3 years of probate, trust administration, or related experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered
• Strong organizational, drafting, and attention-to-detail skills
• A compassionate, client-focused approach; comfortable working with families during difficult times

Why Join Us:

• Direct mentorship from experienced estate and trust attorneys
• A structured path to growing client and matter responsibility
• A collaborative, team-based culture that invests in early-career development
• Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions

This ad is for recruitment purposes only and not an offer of legal services.