Associate Attorney - Estate Planning, Estate Administration & Residential Real Estate

About the role

The Law Office of Nicole M. Soltanzadeh is a boutique law firm focused primarily on estate planning and estate administration, with a related practice handling residential real estate transactions. We provide highly personalized, comprehensive legal services to individuals and families throughout Illinois. Our practice emphasizes close client relationships, thoughtful legal advice, attention to detail, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. We are open to candidates at a range of experience levels, including newly admitted attorneys and attorneys with several years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and legal researcher, enjoys working directly with clients, communicates clearly and professionally, and is interested in developing a broad-based practice serving individuals and families. This is an opportunity to work closely with the firm’s principal and to gain meaningful, hands-on experience rather than functioning solely as a behind-the-scenes document drafter. A boutique practice offers an opportunity to become a well-rounded attorney and to develop both substantive legal expertise and strong client-management skills. As an associate, you will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, participate in matters from initial consultation through completion, develop substantive expertise in estate planning and estate administration, gain practical experience handling residential real estate transactions and attending closings, work closely with the firm’s principal and receive hands-on mentorship, develop relationships with clients and other professional advisors, take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and skills develop, and build a strong foundation for a long-term legal career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client consultations and meetings.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized estate plans.
• Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate-planning documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda concerning estate planning, trusts, probate, tax, and related issues.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, including probate matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and other professional advisors.
• Identify legal and practical issues and develop thoughtful solutions.
• Prepare correspondence and other client communications.
• Represent clients in residential purchase and sale transactions.
• Review and negotiate contracts, riders, disclosures, and related documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, brokers, lenders, title companies, and other transaction professionals.
• Review title commitments, surveys, closing documents, and other transaction materials.
• Address issues that arise during transactions.
• Prepare clients for and attend residential real estate closings.
• Handle appropriate post-closing