PRIVATE WEALTH ASSOCIATE

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking an experienced Private Wealth Associate to join a leading national law firm's trusts and estates practice. This role focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals on sophisticated estate planning, including drafting wills and management of trust and estate administration.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with 4-8 years of law firm experience and an active bar license. Compensation ranges from $215,000 to $275,000 based on experience, plus performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in estate planning and trust administration.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Active bar license in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning.
• Draft wills, trusts, and other wealth transfer documents.
• Handle trust and estate administration.

Skills

Drafting wills and trusts

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Estate planning

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Private Wealth Associate with 4–8 years of experience to join its established trusts and estates practice. This position is open across multiple U.S. offices, with a preference for candidates located in Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Nashville, or St. Louis, as well as remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising high‑net‑worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts, and other wealth transfer structures. This role also involves handling trust and estate administration, advising on estate, gift, and generation‑skipping transfer tax matters, and supporting charitable and philanthropic planning strategies. Attorneys in this group work collaboratively across offices on complex private wealth matters.

Candidates should have prior law firm experience and strong academic credentials, along with excellent drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage multiple matters, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues is essential. An active bar license in the relevant jurisdiction is required.

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized private wealth practice with a collaborative culture and exposure to sophisticated, high-value work. The firm offers competitive compensation, generally ranging from $215,000 to $275,000 depending on location and experience, along with performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.