Trusts & Estates Attorney – 3+ years

Permanent Placements LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Shore boutique law firm in Northbrook is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 3+ years of experience handling estate and trust administration, planning, probate, and related litigation.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and client communication skills, Illinois bar admission, and the ability to build long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Salary ranges from $180,000 to $230,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estate and trust administration and related matters.
• Experience with estate planning, probate proceedings, and trust and estate litigation.
• Illinois admission to practice; ability to develop long-term client relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth transfer and succession planning.
• Draft, analyze, and manage estate and trust documents.
• Handle estate administration, probate proceedings, and coordinate with clients and professionals.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts & Estates

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Our client is a well-established North Shore boutique law firm, located in Northbrook, known for providing sophisticated yet practical counsel to high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, family offices, and middle-market companies. The firm combines deep experience in trusts and estates, tax, business, real estate, and litigation matters with a personalized, client-focused approach, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique goals. Attorneys benefit from working on complex and meaningful matters in a collaborative environment that emphasizes technical excellence, exceptional client service, and strong relationships with clients and professional referral sources.

Position Description:

Our client has an immediate need for a Trusts & Estates Associate for its client's North Shore office. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience with estate and trust administration, as well as estate planning, probate proceedings, and trust and estate litigation matters. The practice is heavily focused on estate administration, making it an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to further develop and expand their expertise in this area. The firm is committed to providing training and mentorship in other aspects of the trusts and estates practice. Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and closely held businesses on wealth transfer and succession planning matters is a preferred. Experience preparing gift tax returns and federal estate tax returns is a plus but not required.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent drafting, analytical, and client communication skills, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively. Candidates should be interested in developing long-term client relationships and working closely with individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated trust and estate matters. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Illinois.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $180,000 to $230,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.