Trusts & Estates Associate: GST-Exempt Trusts & Tax Prep

Quarles & Brady LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a highly-qualified associate in the Chicago office for the Trust & Estates Group. The candidate should have 2–6 years of experience in estate planning, including GST-exempt trusts, GRATs, SLATs and IDGTs, and post-mortem administration. Tax return preparation and Form 706/709/1041 review experience is valued.

Illinois bar admission is required. The successful candidate will bring strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills and collaborate with lawyers and

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in trust & estates or related field.
• Experience planning and drafting for taxable estates including GST-exempt trusts, GRATs, SLATs and IDGTs.
• Experience with post-mortem administration, tax return preparation and/or review of Forms 706, 709 and 1041.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong organizational, drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with lawyers and non-lawyers inside and outside the firm.

Responsibilities

• Join the Trust & Estates Group in the Chicago office.
• Plan and draft for clients with taxable estates and multigenerational wealth transfers.
• Collaborate with lawyers and non-lawyers inside and outside the firm to execute estate plans.

Skills

Estate planning

Drafting

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a highly-qualified associate in the Chicago office for the Trust & Estates Group. The candidate should have 2–6 years of experience in estate planning, including GST-exempt trusts, GRATs, SLATs and IDGTs, and post-mortem administration. Tax return preparation and Form 706/709/1041 review experience is valued.

Illinois bar admission is required. The successful candidate will bring strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills and collaborate with lawyers and