Estate Planning Attorney - Edwardsville, IL

Job Description

Your role of Attorney would include the following:

• Perform initial consultations with clients and perform subsequent management of caseload generated by same.
• Draft estate planning documents for wide net worth variance of clients.
• Represent clients in cases filed in probate court in various Missouri jurisdictions.
• Provide superior representation to all clients including monthly status reports and weekly reviews of files.

Required Experience

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney; experience as a trust officer may be considered
• Experience drafting estate planning documents, probate, trust administration
• Ability to quickly learn new technical programs and software

Preferred Experience

• Experience with trust and probate litigation
• Experience representing clients for guardianship and conservatorship applications
• Experience planning for high or ultra-high net worth clients and general taxation experience / knowledge
• Experience with Medicaid asset planning

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid health premiums and incentives for wellness program participation
• Employer paid dental premiums
• Employer paid Life, LTD & STD premiums
• Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings with Employer Matching
• Paid time off
• Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!

About the Firm

Cordell & Cordell offers competitive compensation and prioritizes work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.

Additional Information

To learn more about our firm and careers, please visit: https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/benefits/