Trusts & Estates Partner Attorney

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm in Chicago seeks to recruit a junior partner for their Trusts & Estates group. This role involves collaborating on complex transactions and providing tax and wealth planning for high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' experience and a portable book of business.

Benefits

Leading compensation packages

Origination and equity bonuses

Collegiate working environment

Hybrid and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of estate planning experience.
• Excellent academics.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Partners on sophisticated transactions.
• Focus on tax and wealth planning for high-net worth clients.
• Research tax issues for various transactions.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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I am currently working with a leading boutique law firm, who are actively looking to recruit a junior partner to join their growing Trusts & Estates group in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with other Partners across the firm's practice group on a broad range of sophisticated transactions.
• You will focus on tax and wealth planning for high-net worth individuals and families.
• Research tax issues associated with various types of transactions including disclaimers, gifts, bequests, lifetime gifts and income tax consequences.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of estate planning experience.
• Excellent academics.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Experience working with high net worth and ultra high net worth clients.
• Strong business development and networking skills.
• A portable book of business is required.

The company is offering:

• Leading compensation packages.
• Origination and equity bonuses.
• The opportunity to work on high quality work.
• The firm emphasizes a collegiate working environment.
• Hybrid and Flexible working options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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