<p><strong>Work arrangement:</strong> Hybrid<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Not specified</p><p><strong>Job type:</strong> Full-time, direct hire<br><strong>Experience:</strong> 2+ years in trusts and estates<br><strong>License:</strong> Active Illinois Bar admission required</p><h2>About the opportunity</h2><p>A boutique law firm is seeking an associate to work closely with senior leadership across estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, and related tax-compliance work. The role offers attorney-level ownership.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Manage trust and estate administration matters.</li><li>Advise clients on estate planning and their goals.</li><li>Draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.</li><li>Prepare gift and estate tax returns.</li><li>Handle probate matters and legal research.</li><li>Keep matters organized and on track.</li><li>Support senior attorneys with reliable execution.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>2+ years of trusts and estates experience.</li><li>Exposure to estate planning, trust administration, and probate.</li><li>JD from an accredited law school.</li><li>Active Illinois Bar admission.</li><li>Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Client-centered communication skills.</li><li>Strong organization, deadline management, and follow-through.</li></ul><h2>Preferred qualifications</h2><ul><li>Experience preparing gift and estate tax returns.</li><li>Experience with sophisticated tax or asset-protection planning.</li><li>Direct client advisory experience.</li><li>Experience owning administration matters from start to finish.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Health, dental, 401(k) match, and PTO.</p>

<p><strong>Work arrangement:</strong> Hybrid<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Not specified</p><p><strong>Job type:</strong> Full-time, direct hire<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 2+ years in trusts and estates<br /><strong>License:</strong> Active Illinois Bar admission required</p><h2>About the opportunity</h2><p>A boutique law firm is seeking an associate to work closely with senior leadership across estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, and related tax-compliance work. The role offers attorney-level ownership.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Manage trust and estate administration matters.</li><li>Advise clients on estate planning and their goals.</li><li>Draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.</li><li>Prepare gift and estate tax returns.</li><li>Handle probate matters and legal research.</li><li>Keep matters organized and on track.</li><li>Support senior attorneys with reliable execution.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>2+ years of trusts and estates experience.</li><li>Exposure to estate planning, trust administration, and probate.</li><li>JD from an accredited law school.</li><li>Active Illinois Bar admission.</li><li>Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Client-centered communication skills.</li><li>Strong organization, deadline management, and follow-through.</li></ul><h2>Preferred qualifications</h2><ul><li>Experience preparing gift and estate tax returns.</li><li>Experience with sophisticated tax or asset-protection planning.</li><li>Direct client advisory experience.</li><li>Experience owning administration matters from start to finish.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Health, dental, 401(k) match, and PTO.</p>

Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

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