Estate Planning Attorney

Gierach Law Firm, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Medical Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Gierach Law Firm, LLC in Naperville is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to advise clients, draft documents, and guide families through probate and estate administration.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years' experience, a portable book of business preferred, and is licensed to practice in Illinois. We value empathy, precise attention to detail, and strong collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of estate planning and probate law experience.
• A portable book of business or trusted client base preferred.
• Bar admitted and able to practice law in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, directives).
• Advise clients on tax implications and asset protection strategies.
• Assist clients with probate and trust administration.
• Manage a diverse caseload and respond to client needs.
• Stay current on federal and state estate planning laws.

Skills

Estate planning

Client communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smokeball

Job description

The Gierach Law Firm is looking to add an Estate Planning Attorney to our growing Naperville office. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, communicative, and highly detailed in their work and will play a crucial role in helping clients secure their legacies and ensure their wishes are honored.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
• Advise clients on tax implications, strategies for asset protection, and other legal considerations related to estate planning.
• Assist clients with probate and trust administration processes.
• Handle a diverse caseload and be available for any client needs.
• Stay up to date on changes in federal and state estate planning laws and regulations to provide timely and effective counsel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Maintain exceptional professionalism and confidentiality in all communications.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate client needs.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with legal practice management software such as Smokeball.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in estate planning and probate law.
• A portable book of business or trusted client base preferred.
• Bar admitted and able to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience.
• Employee Medical Plan.
• Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter along with your resume and send them to [e-mail]. Please, no direct inquiries or agency submissions.