I'm working with a well-respected Chicago law firm that's growing and adding an experienced Trusts and Estates Associate. You'd handle sophisticated estate, tax, wealth, and business succession planning for mid to high-net-worth individuals and families. The role becomes hybrid after your first 60-90 days.
What you'll do:
- Handle estate and tax planning for mid to high-net-worth individuals and families, including income tax, transfer tax, and charitable planning
- Advise on pass-through entities (LLCs and LPs) and business succession planning
- Draft basic and sophisticated estate planning documents, including tax planning documents, irrevocable trusts, and business planning documents
- Counsel fiduciaries on estate and trust settlement and administration
- Participate in in-person and virtual client meetings
What you'll bring:
- JD and admission to the Illinois Bar; law review experience preferred
- 4-7 years of experience in a similar role, law firm, or direct estate planning
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or tax; LL.M. or CPA in tax preferred but not required, MBA a plus
- Strong research, writing, organization, and client relationship skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook; SmokeBall experience a plus
- Ability to manage numerous projects and work extended hours during peak periods
Strong compensation and good benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus, PPO/HMO or HSA medical options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, PTO and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, company events, and use of the building health club.
Apply here or reach out to Jessica at 605-846-8647 or jessica.merkel@gogpac.com