Experienced estate-planning associate wanted to join the Tax, Trusts & Estates group of a large international law firm’s new Chicago office. This is an early-career hire on a founding team: you will have significant client responsibility and a direct role in helping to establish and grow the office’s trusts & estates platform.

Work will focus on estate and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses, including drafting and administration of trusts and estate documents and providing tax-aware planning advice. The role offers collaborative support, firm-wide resources, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in estate planning / trusts & estates work
Strong experience drafting trusts, wills, and related estate documents and counseling high-net-worth clients
Practical knowledge of federal and state tax implications for estate planning
Excellent drafting and client-communication skills; comfortable with significant responsibility on day one
Licensed to practice in Illinois (or ability to become licensed) and eligible to work in the U.S.

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