Hybrid & Growth-Focused Trusts & Estates Associate

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 5–7 years of estate planning and trusts and estates administration experience to join its collaborative Trusts & Estates Group in Chicago. The role focuses on complex planning, administration, and client service within a leading private wealth practice.

The position reports to Carrie A. Harrington, leader of the Trusts & Estates practice, offering opportunities for growth, cross‑state matters, and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of estate planning and trusts and estates administration experience.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Client service focus and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents.
• Prepare gift and estate tax returns.
• Work on trust and estate administration matters.
• Train junior associates and paralegals.
• Manage estate planning and administration project flow with minimal oversight.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts & estates

Tax returns

Mentoring juniors

Writing & research

Client relationships

Project management

Job description

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 5–7 years of estate planning and trusts and estates administration experience to join its collaborative Trusts & Estates Group in Chicago. The role focuses on complex planning, administration, and client service within a leading private wealth practice.

The position reports to Carrie A. Harrington, leader of the Trusts & Estates practice, offering opportunities for growth, cross‑state matters, and a competitive compensation