Verital Advisory Search

Trusts & Estates Associate

Chicago, IL • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Full Time Law Practice

I'm working with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm looking to add an associate to its growing Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Chicago.


This is a great opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices on sophisticated estate planning matters, with exposure to experienced partners across a national platform.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Advise UHNW individuals, families, and family offices on estate planning strategies.
  • Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
  • Assist with sophisticated tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and trust and estate administration.
  • Work directly with clients and collaborate with partners across the firm's national practice.


What We're Looking For

  • Estate planning experience, ideally within a sophisticated private client practice.
  • Experience drafting trusts, wills, and related planning documents.
  • Strong understanding of estate and gift tax considerations.
  • Tax LL.M., tax certification, or significant tax coursework is a plus.


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • $225,000–$310,000 base salary + bonus opportunities.
  • Join an established Am Law 100 platform with a nationally recognized private clients practice.
  • Exposure to sophisticated planning for UHNW clients.
  • Opportunity to develop alongside experienced partners and work across offices.
  • Comprehensive benefits, profit-sharing, and generous PTO.


Interested in learning more? Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.

Trusts & Estates Associate in Chicago at Verital Advisory Search

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