Trust & Estates Associate
Office Location: Chicago
About the role
We are seeking a highly-qualified associate with 2-6 years of experience to join the dynamic Trust & Estates Group in our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience planning and drafting for clients with taxable estates, including the transfer of multi-generational wealth through the use of GST-exempt trusts, GRATs, SLATs, IDGTs, and other complex estate planning instruments. Experience with post-mortem administration, tax return preparation, and/or review of Forms 706, 709, and 1041 is also desired.
Requirements
- 2-6 years of experience in trust and estates law
- Experience planning and drafting for clients with taxable estates
- Experience with post-mortem administration and tax return preparation/review (Forms 706, 709, 1041)
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong organizational, drafting, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with lawyers and non-lawyers
- Admission to the Illinois bar
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Bonus opportunities
Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours.
Pay
Compensation is determined by the market, position responsibilities, experience, education, skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The salary range for associates is $175,000 to $280,000.