Transactional Estate Planning Attorney – Chicago, IL

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance almost fully covered

Dental and life insurance included

3% employer contribution to 401(k)

Bonuses for bringing in business

Job summary

A law firm specializing in estate planning is seeking a Senior Estate Planning Attorney to lead their practice in Chicago. The role offers competitive compensation between $140,000.00 and $220,000.00 annually, with bonuses based on billed hours. Candidates should have 5+ years of estate planning experience, a proven ability to draft estate plans, and a desire for leadership responsibilities. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers hybrid work flexibility after the initial ramp-up period.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated estate planning experience required.
• Proven ability to draft estate plans without supervision.
• Willingness to take on leadership roles within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate plans from start to finish.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.
• Oversee the development of the estate planning practice area.
• Autonomy to grow the estate planning department.

Skills

Estate planning experience

Ability to draft estate plans independently

Leadership ambition

Education

Tax experience (LLM or tax certification)

Job description

Estate Planning Attorney – Senior Level

Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr – $220,000.00/yr. Eligible for an objective bonus structure.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Step directly into a healthy, active estate planning practice
• Opportunity to take ownership and lead the estate planning function
• Supportive, collaborative culture where attorneys are treated like adults
• Lower billable expectations compared to most Chicago firms
• Bonuses not tied to client collections – paid on billed hours
• Hybrid flexibility after initial ramp up (typically 3 to 4 days onsite)

About the Role

This is a transactional estate planning position with no probate administration.

You will:

• Draft estate plans end to end
• Work closely with clients and build long-term relationships
• Oversee and develop the estate planning practice area
• Have clear autonomy to shape and grow the department

What We Are Seeking

• 5+ years of estate planning experience (estate planning only)
• Proven ability to independently draft estate plans
• Ambition to take on leadership responsibility

Preferred

• Tax experience (LLM or tax certification)
• Partner level: $215k to $220k
• Objective bonus model for hours above target
• Health insurance almost fully covered (Blue Cross)
• Dental and life insurance included
• 3 percent mandatory employer contribution to 401(k)
• Bonuses for hours AND business brought in

About the Firm

This firm offers a supportive culture rooted in trust, flexibility, and genuine collaboration. Attorneys enjoy a professional environment that values balance, respect, and long-term client relationships.

Contact

Confidential conversations welcome — whether you are exploring the market quietly or actively planning your next step.