I am actively working with an AM LAW top 100 firm who is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its growing private wealth practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated, high-touch work in a collaborative and well-resourced boutique environment.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on complex estate planning and wealth transfer matters. The practice is known for its technical excellence, long-standing client relationships, and partner-level access from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and implement sophisticated estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, GRATs, ILITs, and dynasty trusts
- Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
- Counsel clients on business succession planning and wealth preservation strategies
- Handle trust and estate administration matters
- Collaborate with closely held business, tax, and corporate attorneys as needed
Candidate Profile
- 2+ years of experience in trusts and estates and/or private wealth planning
- Strong drafting and technical skills
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients preferred
- Experience working within an AM LAW setting is also preferred
- Illinois bar admission (or ability to waive in)
- Detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable working in a boutique setting
Why This Firm
- Leading Chicago boutique with a strong reputation in private wealth
- High-quality, sophisticated matters with strong client focus and development
- Leading compensation structure, with a base of between $225k-420k.
- Supportive, collegial culture with real opportunities for long-term growth
- Benefit offerings include leading medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.
- Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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