Job Title: Associate Attorney - Estate Planning

Location: Northbrook IL

Salary/Payrate: $110-130k

Work Environment: To be confirmed

Term: Full-time

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

We are seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney with 2–6 years of experience to join a well-established law firm practice. The position will focus primarily on estate planning, with additional exposure to estate and trust administration.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience advising individuals and families regarding their estate planning needs and drafting a range of estate planning documents. This attorney will work closely with clients to understand their personal, family, and financial objectives and develop practical estate plans tailored to those goals.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel individuals and families regarding estate planning and wealth transfer strategies.
• Draft, review, and revise wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related estate planning documents.
• Analyze clients' personal and financial circumstances and recommend appropriate estate planning structures.
• Work directly with clients throughout the estate planning process, from initial consultation through execution and implementation.
• Review existing estate plans and advise clients regarding updates based on changes in family circumstances, assets, or applicable law.
• Coordinate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals as appropriate in developing and implementing estate plans.
• Assist with estate and trust administration matters as needed, including advising fiduciaries and beneficiaries.
• Support probate and related administration matters when applicable.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda or other written analyses on trusts and estates issues.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on client matters while developing increasing responsibility for client relationships.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2–6 years of Trusts & Estates experience, with meaningful experience in estate planning.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Appropriate state bar admission and good standing.
• Demonstrated experience drafting wills, trusts, and other core estate planning documents.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding sensitive personal and financial matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other professionals.
• Estate or trust administration experience is helpful but does not need to be the candidate's primary area of practice.
• LL.M. is not required.