Trusts, Estates & Wealth Transfer Associate Attorney

Chicago | Hybrid Trusts, Estates & Wealth Transfer Associate Attorney AmLaw 100 Opportunity Compensation $235,000 – $390,000+ A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Trusts, Estates & Wealth Transfer Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax matters. This role also presents a unique opportunity to join and help build a rapidly growing Chicago office. Ideal Background 3+ years of trusts & estates, estate planning, wealth transfer, or related tax experience Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on estate planning and wealth preservation strategies Experience drafting and implementing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, gifting strategies, and other estate planning documents Experience with gift, estate, generation-skipping transfer, and income tax planning matters Experience with trust and estate administration, probate proceedings, and fiduciary counseling is preferred Experience advising clients regarding business succession planning, charitable planning, and wealth transfer strategies is a plus Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships Excellent academic credentials J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity Sophisticated private client and wealth transfer practice Opportunity to work directly with high-net-worth individuals and families Ground-floor opportunity to help build and grow a new Chicago office Significant client interaction and responsibility Strong mentorship and professional development Collaborative national platform #J-18808-Ljbffr Aligned Talent Acquisition