Trust & Estates Attorney

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us: If you are a skilled Trust & Estates Attorney with a passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of estate planning and tax law, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level within a supportive and dynamic legal team. Why join us? Competitive salary Excellent benefits package Collaborative, friendly environment Flexible work schedule Generous PTO Job Details Responsibilities: As a Trust & Estates Attorney, you will be entrusted with a wide range of duties that are crucial to our clients' financial well-being and peace of mind. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Advising clients on estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. 2. Handling all aspects of trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings, trust terminations, and estate tax returns. 3. Providing legal counsel on individual tax planning and compliance, with a focus on minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. 4. Assisting clients with gift and estate tax planning, including the use of sophisticated techniques to minimize gift and estate taxes. 5. Representing clients in disputes involving trusts and estates, including litigation in state and federal courts. 6. Keeping up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations related to trusts, estates, and taxes, and advising clients on how these changes may affect their estate plans. Qualifications: 1. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. 2. An active license to practice law in the state of Illinois. 3. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Trust & Estates Attorney, with a strong track record in estate planning, individual taxes, and trust, gift, and estate taxes. 4. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. 6. A high level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality. 7. The ability to work independently and manage a large caseload, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines. 8. A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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