Attorney

Career Legal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Career Legal in Chicago seeks a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney with 2+ years of relevant experience to join a thriving estate planning practice. You will work closely with firm leadership on complex, high-value matters and independently manage matters from inception to resolution.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school and an active Illinois Bar license, with strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Illinois Bar license is required.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage trust and estate administration matters from start to finish.
• Counsel high-net-worth clients on estate planning strategies and tax minimization.
• Prepare federal gift tax returns and state/federal estate tax filings.
• Draft wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with tax and estate laws.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Illinois Bar license

Job description

An established, full-service boutique law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney with at least two years of relevant experience. They are looking for a dedicated attorney to join a thriving estate planning practice group and work directly alongside firm leadership on complex, high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage trust and estate administration matters independently from inception to resolution.
• Counsel high-net-worth clients on custom estate planning strategies, including tax minimization, creditor protection, and long-term family wealth transfer goals.
• Prepare federal gift tax returns alongside federal and state estate tax filings.
• Draft comprehensive estate planning instruments, including sophisticated wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with shifting state and federal tax and estate laws.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active license in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• 2+ years of dedicated Trusts & Estates experience, encompassing estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
• Exceptional legal drafting, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Client-focused communication style and the ability to handle multiple active client files concurrently.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching