Probate Lawyer

Probate Lawyer Sterling St. James, LLC
• Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $,.00 - $,.00 per year

• Engage with affluent individuals, business proprietors, and family agencies on intricate estate planning and tax techniques.
• Join a close-knit specialized team of lawyers and tax experts who prioritize mentoring and career advancement.
• Develop a diverse set of skills in estate planning, trust administration, corporate law, real estate transactions, and tax issues rather than specializing in just one area.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with an attractive office in downtown Chicago and the option to work from home.
• Clear path to evolve into a trusted consultant and eventually maintain a sophisticated, long-term legal practice.

Location: Hybrid position located in downtown Chicago. Convenient access to the Loop with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week.

Note: Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in estate planning, tax law, or closely related corporate matters.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established boutique law firm specializing in taxation, estate planning, and business transactions. They represent affluent individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses, providing comprehensive services in estate planning, tax planning and compliance, family office services, trust and estate administration, and business transactions. The team consists of lawyers and tax professionals who value legal excellence, personalized attention, and enduring client relationships that span generations.

Job Description

As the Estate Planning Associate Attorney, you will:

• Create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents for affluent clients.
• Offer advice to families and business proprietors on gift and estate tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and family business succession planning.
• Manage trust and estate administration matters, including collaboration with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and advisors.
• Establish 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 oversee the preparation of federal and Illinois estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns.
• Collaborate closely with lawyers, tax professionals, and other advisors in a highly team-oriented setting.
• Establish trusted client relationships and gradually develop your own sophisticated estate planning and business practice under partner supervision.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 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 affluent individuals, families, and business owners.
• Keenness to develop a comprehensive practice that encompasses estate planning, tax, corporate, and real estate matters.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.

Benefits of Working Here

• Collaborate with accomplished attorneys and tax experts who are esteemed leaders in the field.
• Join a genuinely collaborative environment where longevity and professional development are valued.
• Handle intricate, multi-generational planning matters for clients seeking strategic, creative solutions.
• Experience stability in a boutique setting with a genuine work-life balance, not a high-pressure big firm culture.
• Competitive salary, potential for incentive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Type: Full-time

Employee Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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