Estate Planning Senior Attorney

Jobot; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid CLE

Bar dues

Paid vacation and holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Estate Planning Senior Attorney to join our Willowbrook, IL team. You will design sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth clients and lead complex matters with direct client responsibility.

You will draft documents, counsel trustees and beneficiaries, and build lasting client relationships while working in a collaborative environment with hybrid flexibility, strong administrative support, and opportunities for leadership and growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois.
• Approximately 5–10 years of experience practicing estate planning with high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Design sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Draft simple to complex estate plans, business succession plans, gifting strategies, tax strategies, and related documents.
• Prepare estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Counsel trustees, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries through trust and estate administration.
• Build long-term client relationships based on thoughtful advice and exceptional service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts & estates

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Drafting

Education

J.D.

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Estate Planning Senior Attorney

$140000 - $200000 per year | Willowbrook, IL | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our practice is relationship-driven. Clients stay with us for decades, often across multiple generations. You'll have direct client responsibility, work on complex matters, and have the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to our clients.

Whether you're looking to continue growing an existing practice or simply want to focus on practicing law at a high level, we offer a place where experienced attorneys can build a long-term career.

In this role, you will:

• Design sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Draft simple to complex estate plans, business succession plans, charitable planning strategies, gifting strategies, tax strategies, and all related estate planning documents.
• Prepare estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Counsel trustees, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries through trust and estate administration.
• Build long-term client relationships based on thoughtful advice and exceptional service.

Why join us?

Why attorneys enjoy practicing here:

• Sophisticated, intellectually challenging work in a calm environment that respects your work-life balance.
• Direct client relationships and meaningful responsibility.
• A collaborative team that values mentorship and sharing ideas.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Strong administrative support so attorneys can focus on practicing law.
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance, 401(k), paid CLE, bar dues, paid vacation, and holidays.
• A genuine opportunity for long-term professional growth and leadership.

Job Details

You’ll work with successful families, entrepreneurs, and closely held business owners on complex estate planning, wealth preservation, business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and related tax matters, while enjoying a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted, supported, and encouraged to build lasting client relationships.

Job Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois.
• Approximately 5-10 years of experience practicing estate planning and has substantial experience serving high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Experience with trust and estate administration.
• Experience preparing estate, gift, fiduciary, or related tax returns.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage client matters while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and continuing to deepen technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business succession planning.
• LL.M. in Taxation, CPA, or comparable tax background.
• Existing referral relationships or a portable book of business (welcome but not required).

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.