TRUSTS & ESTATES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Raag Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Raag Solutions, a boutique law firm in Illinois, focuses on trusts and estates and offers an associate role working with senior leadership across estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate and related tax work.

The position requires a JD, active Illinois Bar admission, and at least 2 years of Trusts & Estates experience with strong drafting and client communication skills. This role provides ownership of matters and direct client advisory opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Trusts & Estates experience
• Estate planning, trust administration and probate exposure
• JD from an accredited law school and active Illinois Bar admission
• Strong drafting and attention to detail, client-centered communication, strong organization and deadline management

Responsibilities

• Manage trust and estate administration matters
• Advise on estate planning and client goals
• Draft wills, trusts and powers of attorney
• Prepare gift and estate tax returns
• Handle probate matters and legal research
• Keep matters organized and moving
• Support senior attorneys with reliable execution

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Estate planning

Probate exposure

Client communication

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire | Experience: 2+ years of Trusts & Estates | License: Active Illinois Bar (required)

About the Opportunity

A boutique law firm with a sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice. This associate will work closely with senior leadership across estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate and related tax-compliance work, with real attorney-level ownership.

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of Trusts & Estates experience
• Estate planning, trust administration and probate exposure
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois Bar admission
• Strong drafting and attention to detail
• Client-centered communication
• Strong organization, deadlines and follow-through

Key Responsibilities

• Manage trust and estate administration matters
• Advise on estate planning and client goals
• Draft wills, trusts and powers of attorney
• Prepare gift and estate tax returns
• Handle probate matters and legal research
• Keep matters organized and moving
• Support senior attorneys with reliable execution

Strong Plus

• Gift/estate tax return preparation
• Sophisticated tax or asset-protection planning
• Direct client advisory experience
• Administration matters owned start to finish