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

Discretionary bonus

Health/dental/vision paid at 50% for员工

Flexible time off

401K Profit Sharing after 1 year

3% safe harbor contribution

Paralegal and legal assistant support

Job summary

Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C. in Northbrook, IL seeks an associate attorney with estate planning and trusts & estates experience. You will draft documents, handle probate matters, and work closely with clients and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of relevant experience and is admitted in Illinois, with a strong drafting ability and attention to detail. The firm offers base compensation starting at $85,000+ with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational and tech skills.
• Superior written and oral communication.

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 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.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts & estates

Legal drafting

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Licensed in Illinois

1+ years relevant experience

Estate/gift tax returns experience (plus)

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.