Associate Attorney - Trusts and Estates

Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C.; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible time off

401K Profit Sharing Plan

Work from home options

Job summary

Rhoades Levy Law Group in Northbrook, IL seeks an associate attorney experienced in trusts and estates to join a rapidly growing, highly collaborative firm.

You will draft estate planning documents, manage administration, and communicate with clients and financial institutions. Requirements include a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, Illinois bar admission, and 1+ year of relevant experience; estate and gift tax returns are a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-approved law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with ARDC.
• 1+ years of trusts/estates experience.
• Estate and gift tax returns experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft comprehensive estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney).
• Manage all phases of trust and estate administration, including probate.
• Prepare and review court filings, accounting, and related docs.
• Communicate with clients, fiduciaries, and financial institutions.
• Maintain organized files and timely progression of matters.
• Build strong client relationships and meet needs promptly.
• Stay updated on changes in estate/trust law and advise clients.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Rhoades Levy Law Group P. C. ("RLLaw"), a Northbrook, Illinois-based law firm, is seeking an associate attorney experienced in trusts and estates to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents
• Manage all phases of trust and estate administration, including probate and non-probate matters
• Prepare and review relevant court filings, accounting and related documentation
• Communicate with clients, fiduciaries, and financial institutions regarding ongoing administration matters
• Maintain organized files and ensure timely progression of matters
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, and work diligently to meet their needs in a timely and professional manner
• Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations related to estate and trusts, and advise clients accordingly

Education and Experience

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
• 1+ years of relevant experience outlined above
• Experience with estate and gift tax returns is a plus

Key Attributes

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and technological skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management abilities and capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Our Core Values

• Excellence
• Transparency
• Integrity

Base compensation starts at $85,000+ dependent on experience. The firm has a 1,500-billable hours target for attorneys, pays for originations, and provides additional compensation for excess hours.

Additional compensation includes a discretionary bonus, health, dental and vision paid at 50% for employee, flexible time off, and participation in RLLaw's 401K Profit Sharing Plan after one year of employment, which includes a 3% safe harbor contribution and a discretionary profit sharing contribution.

RLLaw also offers flexible hours, work from home options, and paralegal and legal assistant support.

RLLaw values a diverse workplace, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.