Private Clients Trusts amp Estates Senior Associate / Counsel

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates group in Chicago, IL. The role involves working with two partners on high-volume practices, managing significant multi-line and multi-generational client matters, and advising family offices on sophisticated planning strategies.

Duties

• Manage client projects from inception to conclusion, including task list preparation and timeline management.
• Lead teams to project completion and adapt plans as needed based on new information.
• Advise on lifetime and testamentary planning strategies and supervise tax implication research.
• Prepare client educational materials and communicate directly with clients to advance their goals.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing in Illinois.
• Strong academic record and professional skills.
• Experience managing client projects and supervising younger attorneys.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet client deadlines on short notice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Project management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote days and flexible schedules.
• Opportunities for business development and building a client network.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306