Estate Planning Attorney
- $140,000 - $190,000
- Chicago, IL
One stop shop for estate planning, T&E administration, and tax services in Chicago HYBRID
A bit about us:
One stop shop for estate planning, T&E administration, and tax services in Chicago HYBRID
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
Job Details:
Our esteemed legal firm is seeking to hire an experienced Estate Planning Attorney with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients in managing their estates, wills, tax planning, and charitable planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who is passionate about estate planning and eager to provide high-quality legal advice to our clients. The role offers an exciting and challenging environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide expert legal advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, and related matters.
2. Develop and implement complex estate plans, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
3. Advise clients on tax planning strategies to minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
4. Assist clients with charitable planning, including establishing charitable trusts and foundations.
5. Represent clients before tax authorities and in probate court proceedings.
6. Conduct legal research and keep abreast of changes in estate planning, tax, and probate law.
7. Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
8. Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and adhere to professional ethics.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar.
3. Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in estate planning, wills, trusts, tax planning, and charitable planning.
4. Thorough knowledge of estate planning, tax, probate, and trust law.
5. Excellent legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.
6. Ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical legal advice.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and work effectively in a team.
8. High level of integrity and professional responsibility.
9. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
10. Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office applications.
This position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering the right candidate the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our firm and our clients. If you have the required skills and experience and are ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
Our esteemed legal firm is seeking to hire an experienced Estate Planning Attorney with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients in managing their estates, wills, tax planning, and charitable planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who is passionate about estate planning and eager to provide high-quality legal advice to our clients. The role offers an exciting and challenging environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide expert legal advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, and related matters.
2. Develop and implement complex estate plans, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
3. Advise clients on tax planning strategies to minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
4. Assist clients with charitable planning, including establishing charitable trusts and foundations.
5. Represent clients before tax authorities and in probate court proceedings.
6. Conduct legal research and keep abreast of changes in estate planning, tax, and probate law.
7. Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
8. Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and adhere to professional ethics.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar.
3. Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in estate planning, wills, trusts, tax planning, and charitable planning.
4. Thorough knowledge of estate planning, tax, probate, and trust law.
5. Excellent legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.
6. Ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical legal advice.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and work effectively in a team.
8. High level of integrity and professional responsibility.
9. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
10. Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office applications.
This position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering the right candidate the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our firm and our clients. If you have the required skills and experience and are ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
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.