Trusts & Estates Attorney – Am Law 200 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected national law firm in Chicago seeks a trusts and estates attorney for its Private Client practice. This role includes managing sophisticated estate planning matters and provides associates with strong mentorship. The firm is recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Strong mentorship

Preparation for partnership

Diversity initiatives for women partners

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of estate planning experience.
• Experience preparing gift, estate and/or fiduciary income tax returns is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated estate planning matters, including gift and estate tax planning.
• Manage T&E administration and family business succession planning.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Charitable planning

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About the Position:
We are working with a well-respected national law firm that has an immediate need for a trusts and estates attorney to join its Private Client practice in Chicago. This practice provides a wide range of services, including business planning, multigenerational wealth management and transfer, asset protection, retirement planning, charitable giving, and tax minimization.

Highlights:
· Named as a Best Law Firm in the Midwest by Vault
· Firm named a ‘Ceiling Smasher’ for Women Partners and has a Women’s Initiative
· Named in Bloomberg Law’s most recent Annual DEI Framework
· Firm provides associates with strong mentorship and preparation for partnership

Responsibilities:
· Handle sophisticated estate planning matters, including gift, estate, and related income tax planning, T&E administration, charitable planning and family business succession planning

Required Qualifications:
· 7 or more years of estate planning experience
· Experience preparing gift, estate and/or fiduciary income tax returns is a plus
· Strong academic credentials and writing skills

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid flexibility)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $215,000 – $300,000.

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