Demo

Trust & Estates Attorney

Jobot
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2025
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by Colleen Gormley

Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.

Salary $200,000 - $250,000 per year

A Bit About Us

If you are a skilled Trust & Estates Attorney with a passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of estate planning and tax law, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level within a supportive and dynamic legal team.



Why join us?


Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative, friendly environment

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

Job Details

Responsibilities

As a Trust & Estates Attorney, you will be entrusted with a wide range of duties that are crucial to our clients' financial well-being and peace of mind. Your responsibilities will include

  • Advising clients on estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
  • Handling all aspects of trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings, trust terminations, and estate tax returns.
  • Providing legal counsel on individual tax planning and compliance, with a focus on minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Assisting clients with gift and estate tax planning, including the use of sophisticated techniques to minimize gift and estate taxes.
  • Representing clients in disputes involving trusts and estates, including litigation in state and federal courts.
  • Keeping up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations related to trusts, estates, and taxes, and advising clients on how these changes may affect their estate plans.

Qualifications

  • A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • An active license to practice law in the state of Illinois.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Trust & Estates Attorney, with a strong track record in estate planning, individual taxes, and trust, gift, and estate taxes.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • A high level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
  • The ability to work independently and manage a large caseload, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot?

Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Jobot

Jobot
Hired Organization Address Millsboro, DE Full Time
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details Top Local C...
Jobot
Hired Organization Address Millsboro, DE Full Time
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details Top Heavy H...
Jobot
Hired Organization Address Missoula, MT Full Time
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details Civil Const...
Jobot
Hired Organization Address Mound, NV Full Time
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details This Jobot ...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Trust & Estates Attorney jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

Trust & Estates Paralegal

Robert Half, Chicago, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!