Attorney - Trust and Estate - Chicago - $200k

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago (Remote) is seeking an experienced estate planning attorney to join a sophisticated practice with high-net-worth clients and a clear growth path.

You will draft wills and trusts, manage direct client relationships, and apply advanced planning strategies in a hands-on role with strong earning potential.

This is a fully remote, high-growth boutique offering up to $200K base plus bonus and a generous origination credit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estate planning experience.
• Strong drafting experience across wills, trusts, and estate structures.
• Exposure to gift/estate tax and probate.

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated wills and trusts (full lifecycle estate planning).
• Handle high-net-worth client relationships directly.
• Advanced planning strategies.

Skills

Estate planning

Wills & trusts

High-net-worth clients

Tax & probate exposure

Job description

Estate Planning Attorney Sophisticated HNW Work | High Growth Boutique | Real Origination Opportunity Chicago (Remote) Up to $200K Base + Bonus

I’m working closely with a rapidly growing Chicago boutique that is quietly becoming one of the most exciting platforms in the market for attorneys looking to combine high-quality work, strong earning potential, and genuine career progression.

Why This Firm Stands Out

Serious Growth — Not Just Talk

• The firm has doubled in size and office space in recent years
• Continued expansion across corporate, real estate, and niche sectors
• Strong internal referrals = immediate cross-selling opportunities
• No silos — attorneys actively share work and clients
• Leadership is hands-off but highly supportive
• Fully Remote

A genuinely adult environment where you’re trusted to perform

High-Quality, Sophisticated Client Base

• Work with:
• • Family-owned businesses; Entrepreneurs; High-net-worth individuals
• Exposure to complex estate planning strategies and tax-sensitive matters

Notable firm successes include:

• Significant fraud recovery judgments for business clients

Clear Path to Growth & Earnings

• Strong mentorship from recognised attorneys (including “40 Under 40” talent)
• Huge demand in estate planning = significant runway for growth

Described internally as: “shooting fish in a barrel” for building a book

The Role

This is a hands‑on estate planning position with real responsibility:

• Draft sophisticated wills and trusts (full lifecycle estate planning)
• Handle high-net‑worth client relationships directly
• • Advanced planning strategies

What They’re Looking For

5+ years’ experience in estate planning

Strong drafting experience across wills, trusts, and estate structures

Exposure to gift/estate tax and probate

Compensation

Up to $200K base (DOE)

Bonus + 20% origination credit

Strong long‑term earning potential