Trust and Estates Attorney

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

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Trust and Estates Attorney in Barrington, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust administration, and probate, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree 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.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong legal drafting and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Short-term insurance
• Vision insurance