Trusts & Estates Attorney - Top tier firm

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading boutique legal practice in Chicago seeks an attorney to join their trusts & estates group. The role involves working closely with top attorneys on trust and estate planning for high-net-worth clients and establishing private foundations. Candidates must hold a JD from a leading law school and have 3+ years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trusts & estates experience, ideally from a larger law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Ex-Big Law Partners on sophisticated transactions.
• Concentrate on trust and estate planning and administration.
• Establish and administer private foundations and charitable organizations.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Case management skills

Education

JD from a leading law school

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Job description

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I am currently working with a leading boutique legal practice in the Chicago area, who are actively looking to recruit an attorney to join their growing trusts & estates group.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Ex-Big Law Partners on a broad range of sophisticated transactions.
• You will work with ultra-High-Net Worth clients across the country and cross-border.
• You will concentrate your practice on trust and estate planning and administration.
• You will also work with establishing and administering private foundations and other charitable organizations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong academics and achieved JD from a leading law school.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• 3+ years of trusts & estates experience - ideally gained in a larger law firm setting.
• Strong writing and case management skills.

The company is offering

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Opportunities for equity partnership.
• Anticipated Base Pay range (dependent on experience): $220k-300k per annum

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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