Wealth and Succession Planning Director

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella in Chicago is seeking a director level attorney with at least 10 years of experience in trusts and estates. The firm offers a collaborative work environment and good work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with high net-worth individuals in estate planning and must hold a J.D. degree. The compensation ranges from $235,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of trusts and estates experience with high net-worth individuals.
• Experience in drafting wills, revocable trusts, and sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.

Responsibilities

• Join the Wealth and Succession Planning Group at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella.
• Contribute to the drafting of estate planning documents and tax returns.
• Work in a collaborative and collegial culture.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of federal and state tax laws

Strong communication and organizational skills

Strong legal research and writing skills

Strong academic credentials

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school

Job description

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. seeks a director level attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join its active and highly collaborative Wealth and Succession Planning Group.

Burke Warren is an independent, full-service Chicago law firm with nearly 80 attorneys representing clients locally, nationally, and worldwide. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and collegial culture. If you are smart, friendly, eager to learn, and looking for a “forever firm” with a good work-life balance and plenty of opportunity for growth and leadership, we want to hear from you.

The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of trusts and estates experience working with high net-worth individuals in the drafting of wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts and other sophisticated estate planning documents. Ideally, the candidate will also have experience with the administration of decedent's estates and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns.

Desired Skills and Requirements

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong academic credentials

The candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, and must be admitted to, and in good standing with, the Illinois Bar.

Compensation

For the Director position: $235,000 - $300,000 + (depending on productivity of attorney), plus origination bonus, and profit sharing.

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law. Further, Burke Warren takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to any of these characteristics. Burke Warren does not tolerate discrimination of any type.