Senior Private Client Attorney – Trusts, Estates & Tax

Tempting Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempting Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading international law firm to join its Private Client team in Chicago. The role targets an experienced Associate with 4–6 years of transactional experience in trusts, private client services and estate planning. You will handle estate and tax planning for individuals, administer family offices, and manage complex estates in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant transactional experience in trusts and estates, private client services, and estate planning.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estate and tax planning for individuals and families
• Establishment and administration of family offices
• Administration of trusts including decanting, modification
• Administration of complex estates
• Planning involving closely held business interests, art, and other assets
• Analysis of complex federal transfer tax issues
• Tax controversy matters before the IRS
• Handle a broad range of private client and wealth planning matters

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Private Client

Estate Planning

Communication

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Tempting Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading international law firm to join its Private Client team in Chicago. The role targets an experienced Associate with 4–6 years of transactional experience in trusts, private client services and estate planning. You will handle estate and tax planning for individuals, administer family offices, and manage complex estates in a collaborative, client-focused environment.