Shareholder, Trusts and Estates Attorney

Join a thriving private wealth practice where you'll advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated estate planning, wealth preservation, and succession planning matters. This shareholder-level opportunity offers significant autonomy, direct client relationships, and the ability to help shape and grow a highly collaborative practice. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys serving complex planning needs while enjoying long-term leadership and practice-building opportunities within a collegial environment. Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on comprehensive estate, trust, tax, and succession planning strategies.Draft and review sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related wealth transfer instruments.Counsel clients regarding estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.Handle trust and estate administration matters, including post-death planning and fiduciary guidance.Collaborate with clients' financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to develop customized wealth preservation strategies.Qualifications / Nice to HaveMust HaveJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Active Illinois Bar membership in good standing.5+ years of trusts and estates experience.Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.Experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and sophisticated estate planning documents.Knowledge of federal and state estate, gift, and trust tax laws.Nice to HaveEstate and trust administration experience.Experience preparing or reviewing federal gift and estate tax returns.Experience advising closely held business owners on succession planning.Existing referral sources or business development experience.BenefitsCompensation: $235,000 - $300,000+ base salary, based on experience and productivity.Origination bonus opportunities.Profit-sharing program.Leadership-level role with substantial autonomy and client responsibility.Opportunity to expand and grow a sophisticated private wealth practice.Long-term advancement and practice-building opportunities.Additional benefits were not provided in the source information.Why Join This OpportunityAdvise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex wealth preservation and succession planning matters.Build long-term trusted advisor relationships with successful clients and their families.Handle sophisticated estate planning, tax planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer strategies.Enjoy a collaborative environment that supports leadership, professional growth, and business development.Benefit from strong compensation, bonus opportunities, and the ability to build a lasting private wealth practice. Email Your Resume In Word To AJ.Divecha@cybercoders.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AD9-1996969L878 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. AJ Divecha - Executive Recruiter For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements. Copyright © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.