Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning & Administration Attorney (3+ Years Experience | Chicago Suburbs)This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin ShilneyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $110,000 - $180,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a well-established, family-oriented law firm with over 40 years of experience serving individuals, families, and businesses across the Chicagoland area. Our practice is focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, and business succession planning. We take pride in providing compassionate, personalized counsel while building long-term relationships with our clients. Our team values collaboration, community connection, and delivering tailored legal solutions with integrity and care.Why join us?Competitive salary commensurate with experienceHealth, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement savings plan with employer contributionPaid time off and holidaysProfessional development opportunities and support for continuing legal education (CLE)Collaborative, supportive work environment with opportunities for long-term growthJob DetailsResponsibilitiesCounsel clients on estate planning strategies including wills, trusts, asset protection, and powers of attorneyDraft and review legal documents related to estate plans, probate, and trust administrationRepresent clients in probate court and manage all aspects of estate and trust administrationAdvise families on elder law matters, Medicaid planning, and guardianship proceedingsAssist with business formation and succession planning when related to estate mattersBuild and maintain strong client relationships, delivering clear and empathetic communicationCollaborate with other attorneys and staff to ensure seamless client serviceQualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolLicensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar (or ability to obtain licensure promptly)Minimum 3 years of experience practicing in estate planning, probate, and/or trust administrationStrong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsCourtroom experience in probate matters preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindsetAbility to work independently and as part of a teamInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobots Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at /legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: /privacy-policy

Created: 2026-03-06