Estate Planning & Probate Attorney — Hybrid Role

Cordell & Cordell; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health premiums

Employer paid dental premiums

Life, LTD & STD premiums

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Cordell & Cordell is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Illinois to lead estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. The role involves client consultations, drafting estate planning documents, and representing clients in probate proceedings across Missouri jurisdictions.

Daily in-office presence is generally required with some schedule flexibility. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of practice, a JD, and Illinois licensure, plus experience with high net-worth

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney; experience as a trust officer may be considered.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents, probate, trust administration.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical programs and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial consultations with clients and manage caseload.
• Draft estate planning documents for a wide net worth variance.
• Represent clients in probate court cases in Missouri jurisdictions.
• Provide monthly status reports and weekly file reviews.

Skills

Estate planning

Probate

Trust administration

Client consultations

Learning software

Education

Juris Doctorate

Illinois bar license

Job description

Cordell & Cordell is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Illinois to lead estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. The role involves client consultations, drafting estate planning documents, and representing clients in probate proceedings across Missouri jurisdictions.

Daily in-office presence is generally required with some schedule flexibility. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of practice, a JD, and Illinois licensure, plus experience with high net-worth