Attorney

MB Attorney Search LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A national legal recruitment firm seeks a Trusts & Estates Associate in Chicago, with 1-4 years of experience in estate planning. The role offers high-impact work and direct client exposure, drafting documents, and assisting in tax matters. Competitive pay range from $225,000 to $310,000 annually is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in estate planning for high-net-worth clientele but not more than five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents for high-net-worth individuals, including wills, trusts, and business succession plans.
• Counsel clients on income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax matters.
• Assist with probate and trust administration for taxable and non-taxable estates.

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Job description

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MB Attorney Search LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$225,000.00/yr - $310,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Legal Recruiter | Placing Attorneys into National Law Firms | 20+ Years of Legal Recruitment Expertise

MB Attorney Search has been engaged by a nationally recognized law firm to conduct a search for a Trusts & Estates Associate with 1–4 years of experience to join its highly ranked estate planning group in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison.

This is a compelling opportunity for an estate planning associate who is seeking a more visible, impactful role within a collaborative team.

You'll work closely with high-profile partners, receive direct client exposure, and contribute to cutting-edge planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, business owners, and charitable organizations.

This role is ideal for someone looking to step out of the shadows and into a practice-building trajectory within a national platform that truly supports its associates.

• Draft estate planning documents for high-net-worth individuals, including wills, trusts, and business succession plans
• Counsel clients on income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax matters
• Assist with probate and trust administration for taxable and non-taxable estates
• Draft charitable giving documents and advise tax-exempt organizations
• Prepare federal gift and estate tax returns

Why join this national law firm?

• Partnership path is not just a promise—it’s a plan. Associates here are mentored, developed, and promoted with intention.
• Gain autonomy and take ownership while benefiting from BigLaw resources
• Join a practice that combines technical rigor with real client relationships
• Competitive compensation and flexibility to work from three dynamic Midwest cities - Chicago, Il, Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• At least one year of experience in estate planning for high-net-worth clientele but not more than five years of experience.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, and project management skills

To apply, please submit your resume confidentially. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion. We will only share your materials with our client after completing an initial screening and receiving your explicit permission.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing, Consulting, and Research

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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