Trusts & Estates Associate

Verital Advisory Search · Chicago, United States

I'm working with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm looking to add an associate to its growing Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Chicago.

This is a great opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices on sophisticated estate planning matters, with exposure to experienced partners across a national platform.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advise UHNW individuals, families, and family offices on estate planning strategies.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with sophisticated tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and trust and estate administration.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with partners across the firm's national practice.

What We're Looking For

• Estate planning experience, ideally within a sophisticated private client practice.
• Experience drafting trusts, wills, and related planning documents.
• Strong understanding of estate and gift tax considerations.
• Tax LL.M., tax certification, or significant tax coursework is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $225,000–$310,000 base salary + bonus opportunities.
• Join an established Am Law 100 platform with a nationally recognized private clients practice.
• Exposure to sophisticated planning for UHNW clients.
• Opportunity to develop alongside experienced partners and work across offices.
• Comprehensive benefits, profit-sharing, and generous PTO.

Interested in learning more? Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.