Associate / Attorney - Estate Planning

3 days ago
City Of Chicago, IL, United States We Are Legal Revolution Full-time

A confidential Chicago-based law firm is seeking an experienced estate planning attorney to join its trusts and estates practice in a drafting-forward, client-facing role. This opportunity is well suited to an attorney who can manage estate planning matters from intake through execution, with day-to-day ownership of document production, timelines, and client communication.


WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT


  • 100% transactional estate planning focus.
  • Drafting-centric position with direct client interaction.
  • End-to-end responsibility for the estate plan lifecycle (fact gathering, drafting, revisions, and execution coordination).
  • Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration (3 days per week).
  • Clear, disclosed billable expectation and business development credit structure.


THE ROLE


  • Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related ancillary instruments.
  • Run estate planning matters from start to finish, including client intake, asset and family information gathering, drafting, revisions, and execution coordination.
  • Communicate directly with clients to understand objectives, explain planning structures, and guide next steps.
  • Spot and address common transfer tax planning issues and coordinate on planning considerations as needed.
  • Collaborate with other attorneys when estate plans involve closely held business interests, real estate holdings, or other complex assets.
  • Maintain organized matter management and follow consistent document preparation processes.


LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION


Location:

Chicago, Illinois


Schedule:

Hybrid, in office 3 days per week


Compensation:

Base salary range: $150,000 to $200,000


REQUIREMENTS


  • 5+ years of relevant trusts and estates experience with a primary focus on estate planning.
  • Significant drafting experience with sophisticated wills and trusts.
  • Experience managing estate plans through the full lifecycle, including direct client communication.
  • Familiarity with transfer tax concepts, including some gift tax planning exposure.
  • Active Illinois bar admission in good standing.
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Strong writing, organization, and matter management skills.
  • Demonstrated stability and professionalism in prior roles.


PREFERRED BACKGROUND


  • Experience with estate and trust administration.
  • Probate, guardianship, or related court process exposure.
  • Experience with federal estate and gift tax return matters, including Forms 706 and 709.
  • Portable book of business (helpful, not required).


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS


  • Billable hour expectation: 1,700 hours.
  • Origination credit: 20% on new matters you bring to the firm.


For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to marcello.cavalcanti@wearerevolution.co and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.

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