Trust and Estate Attorney

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join a well-established and growing Trusts & Estates practice. This role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, and advising individuals and families on wealth preservation and succession planning.

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Job Title: Estate Planning Attorney

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Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (DOE)

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Location: Illinois

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Key Responsibilities

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• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives
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• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, trust administration, probate matters, wealth preservation, and business succession planning while managing matters from initial consultation through completion
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Qualifications

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• 6+ years of Estate Planning, Probate, or Trusts & Estates experience with strong knowledge of trust administration, probate proceedings, and estate planning documents
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• Active state bar license with excellent client communication, drafting, and analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage a sophisticated caseload
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
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• Generous benefits package
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• Collaborative team with excellent mentorship, career growth, and partnership potential
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Salary and Other Compensation:

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The annual salary for this position is between [$120,000 – $150,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]