Attorney - Trust and Estate - Chicago - 320K

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 270,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution's Chicago-based private wealth team seeks a Senior Trusts and Estates Associate to join on a remote basis. You will advise high net worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax planning, structure wealth transfer strategies, and draft complex documents.

Illinois Bar admission or eligibility is required, with opportunity for long-term advancement.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of dedicated trusts and estates experience preferred, with 3 to 5 years considered.
• Strong background in sophisticated estate and trust planning, including estate, gift and transfer tax issues.
• Experience drafting complex estate planning documents and handling trust and estate administration.
• Illinois Bar admission, or clear ability to obtain Illinois admission promptly.
• Ability to manage matters independently, mentor junior team members and attend the office at least 10 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Advise high net worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax planning
• Structure and implement wealth transfer strategies, including complex trust arrangements and multigenerational planning
• Draft complex estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related instruments
• Handle trust and estate administration, including coordinating valuations, distributions and related tax reporting
• Manage matters with substantial autonomy while working closely with partners on strategy and client relationship development

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Estate planning

Tax planning

Client relations

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a highly regarded Chicago based firm with Chambers recognized practices and a sophisticated middle market platform seeking a Senior Trusts and Estates Associate to join its Chicago office on a remote basis.

This well established private wealth team offers direct access to sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer and tax matters for high net worth individuals and families. You will handle complex work with meaningful client contact, work closely with experienced partners committed to succession and leadership development, and have a credible path toward long term advancement on a manageable hours expectation.

Company Highlights

• Join a recognized Chicago platform with Chambers ranked practices in multiple core areas for strong external credibility
• Work on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer and tax matters for high net worth and multigenerational families
• Benefit from a nationally facing middle market practice serving investors, businesses, financial institutions and professional services clients
• Collaborate with experienced partners in an environment that emphasizes business minded counsel and practical client solutions
• Access a platform investing in growth, leadership succession and subject matter thought leadership for long term career value

The Role

• Advise high net worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax planning
• Structure and implement wealth transfer strategies, including complex trust arrangements and multigenerational planning
• Draft complex estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related instruments
• Handle trust and estate administration, including coordinating valuations, distributions and related tax reporting
• Manage matters with substantial autonomy while working closely with partners on strategy and client relationship development

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Senior Trusts and Estates Associate with:

• 5 to 7 years of dedicated trusts and estates experience preferred, with 3 to 5 years considered
• Strong background in sophisticated estate and trust planning, including estate, gift and transfer tax issues
• Experience drafting complex estate planning documents and handling trust and estate administration
• Illinois Bar admission, or clear ability to obtain Illinois admission promptly
• Ability to manage matters independently, mentor junior team members and attend the office at least 10 days per month
• $270,000 to $320,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Reasonable 1,800 billable hours expectation
• Fully remote

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