Junior Tax Attorney — Private Client Mentorship & Growth

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Structured professional development

Job summary

A boutique tax practice in Chicago is seeking a Junior Tax Attorney with 2-5 years of experience. This role offers deep mentorship and significant responsibility in estate planning, tax compliance, and advisory matters for high-net-worth clients. Candidates should have strong academic records and excellent drafting and analytical skills. The position features a base salary range of $175,000 – $235,000 per year, alongside full benefits and a hybrid work model after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of tax experience in a law firm or top-tier accounting firm.
• Strong academic background and interest in private client work.
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners with estate planning, trust administration, and complex tax structuring.
• Draft planning documents, research memoranda, and client advisory reports.
• Conduct substantive tax research across trusts, estates, and private client matters.
• Participate in client meetings and strategy discussions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on family office and generational wealth planning.

Skills

Tax research

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree and LL.M. in Taxation or CPA

Job description

A boutique tax practice in Chicago is seeking a Junior Tax Attorney with 2-5 years of experience. This role offers deep mentorship and significant responsibility in estate planning, tax compliance, and advisory matters for high-net-worth clients. Candidates should have strong academic records and excellent drafting and analytical skills. The position features a base salary range of $175,000 – $235,000 per year, alongside full benefits and a hybrid work model after onboarding.