Senior Staff Attorney for Immigrant Justice at Asian Law Caucus, advocating for immigrant rights through litigation and community support.
About the role
- Estate Planning Associate Attorney drafting wills, trusts, and advising on tax planning for high net worth individuals. Collaborating in a boutique law firm with a hybrid schedule in Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents for high net worth clients
- Advise families and business owners on gift and estate tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and family business succession planning
- Handle trust and estate administration matters, including coordination with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and advisors
- Form and maintain business entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, and assist with ongoing corporate governance
- Participate in real estate closings and related documentation for clients’ personal and business transactions
- Prepare or help oversee preparation of federal and Illinois estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, tax professionals, and other advisors in a highly team-oriented environment
- Build trusted client relationships and gradually develop your own sophisticated estate planning and business practice under partner mentorship
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active Illinois bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of experience in estate planning, tax, trust and estate administration, or closely related corporate and business matters
- Exposure to or interest in gift and estate tax planning and family business succession planning
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail with complex documents and tax-driven structures
- Comfort working with high net worth individuals, families, and business owners
- Eagerness to develop a broad practice that spans estate planning, tax, corporate, and real estate matters
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-service mindset
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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