Wealth and Succession Planning Director

BURKE WARREN MACKAY SERRITELLA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Origination bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. is seeking a director level attorney to join its Wealth and Succession Planning Group. The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in trusts and estates law, particularly working with high net-worth individuals. Responsibilities include drafting sophisticated estate planning documents and possibly managing decedent's estates.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $235,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Experience working with high net-worth individuals.
• Experience with drafting wills, revocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.

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.

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.