Trusts & Estates Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate for a Northbrook law firm to build a career in estate planning, working directly with clients and senior attorneys.

You will draft wills and trusts, assist with administration, and gain exposure to gift tax planning and wealth transfer strategies. The role offers a hybrid schedule in Northbrook with mentorship and increasing responsibility as you grow.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of trusts and estates experience.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and handling probate or trust administration matters.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in developing a long‑term T&E practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, probate, and related matters.
• Work directly with individuals and families to understand their estate planning goals.
• Gain exposure to estate and gift tax planning and more complex wealth transfer strategies.

Skills

Trusts & Estates experience

Drafting estate documents

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

I'm working with an established law firm in Northbrook that's looking to add a Trusts & Estates Associate to its growing practice.

This is a great opportunity for a junior attorney looking to build their career in estate planning, work directly with clients, and gain hands‑on experience with more sophisticated planning matters alongside experienced attorneys.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, probate, and related matters.
• Work directly with individuals and families to understand their estate planning goals.
• Gain exposure to estate and gift tax planning and more complex wealth transfer strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3+ years of trusts and estates experience.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and handling probate or trust administration matters.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in developing a long‑term T&E practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid working arrangement in Northbrook.
• Hands‑on client exposure and mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility and grow with the practice.