Estate Planning Associate Attorney
- $120,000 - $180,000
- Chicago, IL
2-5 years estate planning experience required!
A bit about us:
If you are a skilled Trust & Estates Attorney with a passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of estate planning and tax law, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level within a supportive and dynamic legal team.
Why join us?
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits package
Collaborative, friendly environment
Flexible work schedule
Generous PTO
Excellent benefits package
Collaborative, friendly environment
Flexible work schedule
Generous PTO
Job Details
- Drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and other related estate planning documents.
- Gift and estate tax planning for high-net worth individuals and families.
- Trust and estate administration
- Business entity formation and maintenance of corporate governance.
- Real estate closings.
- Preparation of federal and Illinois estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns.
- Collaboration with clients, attorneys, and professionals.
Qualifications:
1. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
2. An active license to practice law in the state of Illinois.
3. A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Trust & Estates Attorney, with a strong track record in estate planning, individual taxes, and trust, gift, and estate taxes.
4. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. A high level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
7. The ability to work independently and manage a large caseload, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
8. A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.