Estate Planning & Trust Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Strauss Malk & Feder LLP is seeking a Trusts & Estates associate attorney to join our growing estate planning group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who possesses a foundational knowledge of estate planning, supported by a minimum of two years’ relevant experience, to grow professionally within a firm distinguished for its work in the field.

About the Position:
In this role, you’ll work closely with the firm’s managing partner and handle a wide variety of matters including estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate proceedings. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful matters from start to finish in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage trust and estate administration matters from start to finish.
• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including tax minimization, creditor protection, and long-term family goals.
• Prepare federal gift tax returns and federal and state estate tax returns.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law.
• Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process.
• Draft a wide range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

  Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in Trusts & Estates law, including estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-centered mindset.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

  Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Paid time off.

  About Us:
Strauss Malk & Feder LLP is a well-established, suburban law firm recognized for its work in complex Trusts and Estate planning, as well as in Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate and Transactional matters. We offer a professional and collaborative environment where every member of the firm plays a meaningful role in delivering quality services to our clients.