Trusts & Estates Attorney – 3+ years
About the role
Our client is a well-established North Shore boutique law firm, located in Northbrook, known for providing sophisticated yet practical counsel to high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, family offices, and middle-market companies. The firm combines deep experience in trusts and estates, tax, business, real estate, and litigation matters with a personalized, client-focused approach, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique goals. Attorneys benefit from working on complex and meaningful matters in a collaborative environment that emphasizes technical excellence, exceptional client service, and strong relationships with clients and professional referral sources.
Responsibilities
- Handle estate and trust administration
- Engage in estate planning
- Manage probate proceedings
- Work on trust and estate litigation matters
- Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and closely held businesses on wealth transfer and succession planning
- Prepare gift tax returns and federal estate tax returns (preferred but not required)
- Develop long-term client relationships
- Work closely with individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated trust and estate matters
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with estate and trust administration, estate planning, probate proceedings, and trust and estate litigation
- Admitted to practice in Illinois
Qualifications
- Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and closely held businesses on wealth transfer and succession planning (preferred)
- Experience preparing gift tax returns and federal estate tax returns (plus)
Skills
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and client communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple matters effectively
- Interest in developing long-term client relationships
Pay
$180,000 - $230,000
Schedule
3/2 Hybrid