Trusts & Estates Associate

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (Attorneys)•Chicago, IL

17h•$270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 5-7 years of experience in estate planning and trusts and estates administration to join its highly collaborative Trusts & Estates Group. LP’s Trusts & Estates group assists individuals and families in achieving their business and personal objectives through various planning strategies, including gift planning, charitable planning, business succession planning, and estate planning. The practice handles matters involving businesses, multiple states, and spans across generations. Ranked by Chambers and Partners since 2016 and with 11 members of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, the group offers counsel beyond traditional planning, with a special focus on multigenerational wealth planning, advising professional athletes, charitable foundation formation, and trusts and estates litigation. They also regularly publish on topics of interest to their clients.

Requirements

5-7 years of estate planning and trusts and estates administration experience
Exceptional writing and research skills
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Client service focused
Enjoys working collaboratively and being part of a team
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is a self-starter with a strong work ethic
Approaches practicing law with an entrepreneurial spirit
Strong writing and communication skills
Embraces a growth mindset and is eager to continue learning and developing new skills

Responsibilities

Drafting estate planning documents
Working with complex estate planning techniques
Preparing gift and estate tax returns
Working on trust and estate administration matters
Training junior associates and paralegals
Managing estate planning and administration project flow for clients with minimal oversight
Building client relationships and managing files