Attorney - Estate Planning and Governmental Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K match

Employee assistance

Work from home

Paid leave

Flexible schedule

Dress for your day

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Champaign, IL seeks an attorney specializing in estate planning and governmental defense to join a dynamic team providing exceptional legal services.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, active IL or MO license and 0–10 years of relevant experience; responsibilities include counsel, research, drafting, and representation in court.

This role offers competitive benefits and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license, in good standing.
• 0-10 years of experience in estate planning and governmental defense.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel in estate planning and governmental defense matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop innovative legal strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) - ABA-accredited

Active IL/MO license

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney specializing in estate planning and governmental defense in Champaign, IL. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel in estate planning and governmental defense matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop innovative legal strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license, in good standing.
• 0-10 years of experience in estate planning and governmental defense.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active State of Illinois and/or Missouri Law license.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary life/ADD insurance.
• Basic term life/ADD insurance at no additional cost.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance benefits.
• Work from home flexibility.
• Paid sick/holiday vacation leave.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Dress for your day policy.