Senior Trust & Estates Attorney - IL Estate Planning & Probate

BCG Attorney Search; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Barrington, IL seeks an experienced Trust and Estates attorney to lead sophisticated planning and administration for high-net-worth clients. The role emphasizes precise drafting, tax-aware strategies, and proactive client service.

You will collaborate with a team of attorneys to manage complex fiduciary matters. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience, IL bar admission, and proven writing skills to craft clear, durable

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 6+ years of experience in estate planning and trust administration.
• Proven experience with sophisticated trust planning strategies.
• Strong legal drafting and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including tax minimization and creditor protection.
• Draft comprehensive estate planning documents, such as wills and trusts.
• Manage trust and estate administration, including asset collection and distribution.
• Prepare federal and state gift and estate tax returns.
• Represent clients in probate proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide client-focused service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Tax planning

Legal drafting

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Barrington, IL seeks an experienced Trust and Estates attorney to lead sophisticated planning and administration for high-net-worth clients. The role emphasizes precise drafting, tax-aware strategies, and proactive client service.

You will collaborate with a team of attorneys to manage complex fiduciary matters. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience, IL bar admission, and proven writing skills to craft clear, durable