Private Client & Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition
Job Description
Job Description
Chicago | Hybrid
Private Client & Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney AmLaw 100 Opportunity Compensation$210,000 – $340,000+
Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Private Client & Trusts and Estates Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout the Chicago market.
If you have experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer matters, I'd love to connect.
Ideal Background• 2–7 years of trusts and estates or private client experience
• Experience preparing sophisticated wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, gifting strategies, dynasty trusts, GRATs, SLATs, ILITs, and charitable planning vehicles
• Experience advising trustees, executors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals
• Experience with estate and trust administration
• Experience counseling clients regarding business succession planning and wealth preservation
• Familiarity with estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Practice AreaLong-term client relationships
Sophisticated planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
Blend of technical legal work and trusted advisor responsibilities
Opportunity to collaborate with corporate, tax, and real estate practices
Stable, recession-resistant practice area
Interested?Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms nationwide. If your background aligns with this practice area, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.
Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation trends, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, and how your background compares in today's market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
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