Estate Planning Attorney - Hybrid Remote

About the role

Founded almost 100 years ago and based in Chicago, we are a business law firm serving sophisticated local, regional, and national clients — financial institutions, manufacturers, distributors, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individuals. With integrated practices spanning business & corporate, litigation, financial services & regulatory, and tax & estate planning, we bring a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach that connects estate planning work directly to the rest of a client's business and financial picture.

This is a hybrid remote position based in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Handle estate planning matters for high-net-worth individuals and business owners across Illinois and Florida, working alongside integrated tax, corporate, and litigation teams
• Draft wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents
• Advise clients on succession and asset protection strategies
• Coordinate on trust administration and guardianship matters
• Work cross-functionally with tax and business & corporate attorneys on client matters
• Manage client relationships directly, including HNW individuals and business owners

Requirements

• Active Illinois and Florida Bar admission
• Trusts and estates experience with an estate planning focus

Skills

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:

• Estate Planning
• Wills & Trusts
• Trust Administration
• Guardianships
• Succession Planning
• Asset Protection
• Tax Planning
• Trust Litigation

Benefits

• Base salary $110k to $200k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Hybrid remote
• Integrated practice model — estate planning work connects directly with tax, corporate, and litigation teams rather than sitting in a silo
• 1600 billables

Pay

$110,000 - $200,000 per year