Estate Planning Associate Attorney

A well-regarded, mid-size law firm in Chicago is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to join a their private client and wealth planning practice.Compensation$140,000 - 200,000 base salary, plus bonuses (DOE).DetailsDraft comprehensive estate plans for high-net-worth and middle-market clients.Advise clients on generation skipping trusts, gift tax planning, SLATs, ILITs, and other sophisticated planning strategies.Assist with trust and estate administration matters as part of ongoing client relationships.1700 Billable Requirement.Hybrid (optional), "3 days in, 2 days out".Requirements4+ years trusts & estates experience.Illinois Bar Admission.JD from accredited law school.Why Apply?Associates in this group work on a full suite of private client and wealth management matters often advising individuals, families, and closely held businesses on gift tax, estate planning, and succession planning.This role offers a chance to embrace lead associate responsibilities in a proven practice group with a full-service firm that genuinely prioritizes work-life balance (reasonable billable hour requirement and true hybrid flexibilityBenefits include Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k).Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Created: 2026-05-09