Trusts & Estates Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Am Law 50 firm in Chicago seeks a junior associate for its Trusts & Estates practice. The group handles sophisticated private wealth matters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with exposure to estate and tax planning and administration.

This role offers development within a national platform, working closely with experienced trusts & estates attorneys and sophisticated clients, and providing exposure to complex matters.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.
• Demonstrated interest in trusts & estates, private wealth, or tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with estate, gift, GST, and income tax planning matters.
• Research federal and state transfer tax issues.
• Support trust and estate administration matters.
• Prepare memoranda and other client work product.
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate with accountants, investment advisors, fiduciaries, and other outside advisors.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Writing skills

Job description

I'm partnering with an Am Law 50 firm that is looking to add a junior associate to its Chicago Trusts & Estates practice.

The group handles sophisticated private wealth matters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, with exposure to complex estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration. It's a strong opportunity for a junior attorney to develop within a highly regarded national platform while working closely with experienced trusts & estates attorneys and sophisticated clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents


• Assist with estate, gift, GST, and income tax planning matters


• Research federal and state transfer tax issues


• Support trust and estate administration matters


• Prepare memoranda and other client work product


• Participate in client meetings and coordinate with accountants, investment advisors, fiduciaries, and other outside advisors

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred


• Strong academic credentials and writing skills


• Demonstrated interest in trusts & estates, private wealth, or tax planning