Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per yearWhy This Is a Great OpportunityWork directly with high net worth individuals, business owners, and family offices on sophisticated estate planning and tax strategiesJoin a tight-knit boutique team of attorneys and tax professionals who invest heavily in mentoring and professional developmentBuild a broad skill set across estate planning, trust administration, corporate, real estate, and tax matters instead of being siloed in one nicheHybrid schedule with a beautiful downtown Chicago office plus work from home flexibilityClear path to grow into a trusted advisor and eventually maintain a sophisticated, long-term legal practiceLocation: Hybrid position based in downtown Chicago. Enjoy an easy commute to the Loop plus flexibility to work remotely part of the week.Note: You must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have at least 2+ years of experience in estate planning, tax, or closely related corporate matters.About Our ClientOur client is a long-established boutique law firm focused on taxation, estate planning, and business transactions. They represent high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses, offering “one stop” services across estate planning, tax planning and compliance, family office services, trust and estate administration, and business transactions. The team is made up of attorneys and tax professionals who value legal excellence, personal attention, and long-term client relationships that span generations.Job DescriptionAs the Estate Planning Associate Attorney, you will:Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents for high net worth clientsAdvise families and business owners on gift and estate tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and family business succession planningHandle trust and estate administration matters, including coordination with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and advisorsForm and maintain business entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, and assist with ongoing corporate governanceParticipate in real estate closings and related documentation for clients’ personal and business transactionsPrepare or help oversee preparation of federal and Illinois estate tax returns and federal gift tax returnsCollaborate closely with attorneys, tax professionals, and other advisors in a highly team-oriented environmentBuild trusted client relationships and gradually develop your own sophisticated estate planning and business practice under partner mentorshipQualificationsJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolActive Illinois bar license in good standing2+ years of experience in estate planning, tax, trust and estate administration, or closely related corporate and business mattersExposure to or interest in gift and estate tax planning and family business succession planningStrong drafting skills and attention to detail with complex documents and tax-driven structuresComfort working with high net worth individuals, families, and business ownersEagerness to develop a broad practice that spans estate planning, tax, corporate, and real estate mattersExcellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-service mindsetWhy You’ll Love Working HereWork side by side with highly accomplished attorneys and tax professionals who are recognized leaders in their fieldJoin a truly collegial environment where people stay long term and invest in each other’s growthHandle sophisticated, multi-generational planning matters for clients who value strategic, creative solutionsEnjoy a stable, boutique setting with real work life balance, not a “churn and burn” big firm cultureCompetitive salary, incentive bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits packageJPC-521Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance