Attorney

Job Description

Estate Planning Attorney / Senior Associate

An established Estate Planning Group in Wheaton, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney / Senior Associate with approximately 5–10+ years of estate planning and estate administration experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sophisticated estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax planning, and general business counseling, with high-net-worth client experience strongly preferred. This is a client-facing opportunity requiring strong drafting, analytical, organizational, financial, and relationship-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

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• Advise high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.
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• Develop tax-efficient estate and gift tax planning strategies.
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• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
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• Handle estate and trust administration matters from start to finish.
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• Provide general business advice as part of broader client representation.
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• Work directly with clients, families, fiduciaries, accountants, and other professional advisors.
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• Develop and maintain relationships with estate planning referral sources.
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• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
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• Conduct detailed legal and tax analysis and provide practical guidance to clients.
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Qualifications

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• J.D. from an accredited law school.
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• Active Illinois bar admission, or ability to become licensed in Illinois.
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• 5–10+ years of estate planning and estate administration experience.
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• Sophisticated estate planning and tax planning experience.
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• Experience with general business counseling.
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• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
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• Strong financial or accounting background preferred.
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• Significant client and referral-source interaction experience.
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• Professional, polished, and service-minded approach.
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Compensation & Benefits

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• The base salary is $150,000–$170,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit. An incentive bonus structure is also available based on fees collected less the attorney's overhead.
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• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid vacation, sick days and holidays, partially paid parental leave, and certain reimbursement programs.
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Work Arrangement

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• This is an on-site position in Wheaton, Illinois, with significant client contact and referral-source interaction. The role requires the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining a high level of client service.
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