Description
Overview
Buckley Fine Law is seeking a Trust & Estates Attorney to join our team. This attorney will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience advising high net worth individuals and families in sophisticated estate planning, and experience assisting an executor through the administration of an estate.
We are looking for a highly motivated attorney at the early/middle stages of their career that will have the opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative environment with a firm distinguished for its work.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including tax minimization, creditor protection, and long-term family goals.
- Draft a wide range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Manage trust and estate administration matters, including asset collection, valuation, and distribution.
- Prepare federal and state gift and estate and tax returns.
- Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
- This position requires experience drafting and implementing sophisticated trust planning strategies and a high level of client contact.
- Strong legal drafting and writing skills with close attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-centered mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
If you are looking for a long-term position that will help you take your skills and experience to the next level, we invite you to join Buckley Fine Law.
Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.
Pay $125,000 - $175,000 a year plus bonus.
Job type: Full time
Work setting: In-person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
