Estate Planning Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Estate Planning Attorney in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in estate planning and probate administration, working directly with high-net-worth clients and family offices. This role involves immediate responsibility for client relationships, drafting, and matter management, supported by experienced partners and staff.

Duties

• Counsel clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer planning.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments.
• Advise on asset titling and coordinated planning across various accounts.
• Manage probate and trust administrations, including court filings and asset management.
• Advise fiduciaries on duties and risk management.
• Support business-succession planning in collaboration with other teams.
• Coordinate with clients' external advisors on tax compliance.
• Conduct legal research and maintain organized matter files.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for timely admission.
• Minimum of 5 years of focused trusts-and-estates experience.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of federal transfer-tax principles and Illinois probate practice.
• Excellent organization, judgment, and client-service skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with practice-management systems and document-automation tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• 401(k) with firm contributions.
• CLE support.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

Company info

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