Senior Attorney - Trusts and Estates

Rhoades Levy Law Group; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Profit Sharing Plan

Discretionary bonus

Flexible time off

Job summary

Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C. in Northbrook, IL seeks a senior attorney specialized in trusts and estates to join its collaborative team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience handling complex estate planning and wealth transfer matters for high-net-worth clients, with expertise in trust and estate settlement.

A strong J.D. and Illinois bar status are required. Base compensation starts at $150,000+ with a target of reflecting your book of business, plus discretionary bonus, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience handling complex estate planning and wealth transfer matters for high-net-worth clients.
• J.D. from ABA-approved law school and Illinois admission in good standing.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex estate planning and wealth transfer matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Utilize advanced planning techniques and strategies.
• Prepare estate and gift tax returns and related filings.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts & Estates

Drafting

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Admitted to practice in Illinois

Job description

Rhoades Levy Law Group P. C. ("RLLaw"), a Northbrook, Illinois-based law firm, is seeking a senior attorney experienced in trusts and estates attorney to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience (7+ years) handling complex estate planning and wealth transfer matters for high-net worth clients and with trust and estate settlement.

Responsibilities

• Handling complex estate planning and wealth transfer matters
• Utilizing advanced planning techniques
• Conducting gift, estate, income tax, and GST planning
• Engaging in charitable and family business succession planning
• Preparing estate and gift tax returns
• Managing complex trust administration and probate matters from start to finish
• Portable business is a plus but not required for this partner-track position.

Education and Experience

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
• 7+ years of experience outlined above

Key Attributes

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent technological and organizational skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management abilities and capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Portable business a plus but not required

Our Core Values

• Excellence
• Transparency
• Integrity

Base compensation starts at $150,000+ dependent on experience. The firm has a 1,500-billable hours target for attorneys, pays for originations, and provides additional compensation for excess hours. Total compensation will reflect your book of business and is commensurate with experience. Additional compensation includes a discretionary bonus, health, dental and vision paid at 50% for employee, flexible time off, and participation in RLLaw's 401K Profit Sharing Plan after one year of employment, which includes a 3% safe harbor contribution and a discretionary profit sharing contribution.

RLLaw also offers flexible hours, work from home options, and paralegal and legal assistant support.

RLLaw values a diverse workplace, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.