Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Knowhirematch•Chicago, IL

2d•$130,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Work directly with high net worth individuals, business owners, and family offices on sophisticated estate planning and tax strategies Join a tight-knit boutique team of attorneys and tax professionals who invest heavily in mentoring and professional development Build a broad skill set across estate planning, trust administration, corporate, real estate, and tax matters instead of being siloed in one niche Hybrid schedule with a beautiful downtown Chicago office plus work from home flexibility Clear path to grow into a trusted advisor and eventually maintain a sophisticated, long-term legal practice Location: Hybrid position based in downtown Chicago. Enjoy an easy commute to the Loop plus flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Note: You must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have at least 2+ years of experience in estate planning, tax, or closely related corporate matters. About Our Client Our client is a long-established boutique law firm focused on taxation, estate planning, and business transactions. They represent high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses, offering “one stop” services across estate planning, tax planning and compliance, family office services, trust and estate administration, and business transactions. The team is made up of attorneys and tax professionals who value legal excellence, personal attention, and long-term client relationships that span generations. Job Description As the Estate Planning Associate Attorney, you will: Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents for high net worth clients Advise families and business owners on gift and estate tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and family business succession planning Handle trust and estate administration matters, including coordination with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and advisors Form and maintain business entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, and assist with ongoing corporate governance Participate in real estate closings and related documentation for clients’ personal and business transactions Prepare or help oversee preparation of federal and Illinois estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns Collaborate closely with attorneys, tax professionals, and other advisors in a highly team-oriented environment Build trusted client relationships and gradually develop your own sophisticated estate planning and business practice under partner mentorship

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active Illinois bar license in good standing
2+ years of experience in estate planning, tax, trust and estate administration, or closely related corporate and business matters
Exposure to or interest in gift and estate tax planning and family business succession planning
Strong drafting skills and attention to detail with complex documents and tax-driven structures
Comfort working with high net worth individuals, families, and business owners
Eagerness to develop a broad practice that spans estate planning, tax, corporate, and real estate matters
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-service mindset

Responsibilities

Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents for high net worth clients
Advise families and business owners on gift and estate tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and family business succession planning
Handle trust and estate administration matters, including coordination with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and advisors
Form and maintain business entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, and assist with ongoing corporate governance
Participate in real estate closings and related documentation for clients’ personal and business transactions
Prepare or help oversee preparation of federal and Illinois estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns
Collaborate closely with attorneys, tax professionals, and other advisors in a highly team-oriented environment
Build trusted client relationships and gradually develop your own sophisticated estate planning and business practice under partner mentorship