A well-regarded mid-sized law firm is seeking a junior Trusts & Estates Associate to join its Chicago office. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across estate planning and administration while working closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support estate planning and trust/estate administration matters
- Draft estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney)
- Assist with probate and trust administration processes
- Conduct legal research and support tax and wealth transfer planning
- Work closely with senior attorneys on a range of client matters
- Assist with client communication and ongoing file management
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of trusts & estates experience
- Exposure to estate planning and/or probate administration preferred
- Strong drafting, research, and organizational skills
- Solid academic background
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Illinois bar admission required
