Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Estate Planning Associate Attorney

This is an excellent opportunity for an estate planning attorney looking to deepen their expertise while working closely with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated wealth transfer strategies. You'll join a respected, collaborative law firm that values professional growth, long-term career development, and a balanced approach to practice. The team offers meaningful client interaction, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to complex planning matters in a collegial environment. This role is ideal for an attorney seeking a platform for continued advancement within a supportive and high-performing practice group.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related wealth transfer instruments.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and succession planning strategies.
• Assist with estate and trust administration matters, including probate-related proceedings.
• Support the preparation and review of gift tax and estate tax filings.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on estate planning, taxation, and trust-related issues.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Knowledge of federal and state estate, gift, and trust taxation.

Nice to Have

• Experience administering estates and trusts.
• Exposure to gift tax and estate tax return preparation.
• Advanced estate planning and wealth transfer strategy experience.
• Strong legal research and drafting capabilities.

Benefits

• Compensation: $197,500 - $225,000 base salary
• Productivity bonus opportunity
• Origination bonus opportunity
• Profit-sharing program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Clear path to advancement and future leadership opportunities

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$197500 - $225000 USD per year