Private Clients & Trusts/Estates Associate – High-Net-Worth

ArentFox Schiff; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Flexible benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ArentFox Schiff seeks an associate for its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates group in Chicago. The ideal candidate has estate planning experience, including drafting, implementing, and administering sophisticated lifetime and testamentary planning strategies and handling estate and trust administration.

The firm offers a competitive base salary with a comprehensive bonus program and a broad benefits package, reflecting a commitment to diversity and client service.

Qualifications

• Estate planning experience with drafting, implementing, and administering trusts and wills.
• Experience advising high net worth individuals and families.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with partners.
• Tax considerations knowledge a plus (Tax LLM/certificate).

Responsibilities

• Assist in advising high net worth clients on estate planning.
• Draft wills, trusts, and ancillary documents.
• Research tax implications of planning techniques.
• Prepare client educational and summary materials.
• Communicate directly with clients to advance goals.

Skills

Estate planning

Drafting wills

Trust administration

Client communication

Education

Bar admission

Tax LLM or concentration

Job description

ArentFox Schiff seeks an associate for its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates group in Chicago. The ideal candidate has estate planning experience, including drafting, implementing, and administering sophisticated lifetime and testamentary planning strategies and handling estate and trust administration.

The firm offers a competitive base salary with a comprehensive bonus program and a broad benefits package, reflecting a commitment to diversity and client service.