Trusts & Estates Associate JD Advantage

A highly regarded Chicago law firm is seeking a Trusts and Estates Attorney. This is an outstanding opportunity to handle sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters within a client-focused and collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate and wealth transfer strategies, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Draft estate planning documents tailored to complex family and business structures.
• Manage trust and estate administrations from inception to completion, including probate proceedings and fiduciary accountings.
• Provide guidance on tax-efficient planning, charitable giving, and business succession strategies.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and fiduciaries to ensure integrated client solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed and in good standing with The Illinois Bar.
• 3-6 years of focused experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
• Strong knowledge of Illinois estate, trust, and tax law.
• Excellent drafting, research, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently with attention to detail and professionalism.

Why Join

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and paid holidays…1,600 minimum billable hour requirement.
• Opportunity to work directly with partners and high-net-worth clients on meaningful, high-level matters.
• Supportive, growth-oriented firm culture emphasizing mentorship and long-term professional development.

If you’re an experienced T&E attorney seeking to advance your career with a respected Chicago firm, this could be an ideal opportunity.

To apply confidentially, send your resume to sky.teegen@gogpac.com or call Skyler at (262) 316-6515.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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