Estate Planning & Tax Attorney Job at Law Firms, Chicago, IL

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  • Law Firms
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Position Title: Estate Planning & Tax Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

About the client:

The client is a distinguished boutique law firm specializing in sophisticated business, tax, and estate planning. Recognized nationally, the firm serves affluent families, family offices, privately held businesses, and non-profits, with deep expertise in trusts, estates, and domestic/international taxation

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chair of the Advanced Planning & Family Office group, the Attorney will handle estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax structuring for high-net-worth individuals and business clients, working on a hybrid schedule at the Chicago office and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement estate, gift, income, and transfer tax planning for individuals, families, and closely-held businesses
  • Draft advanced estate planning instruments (e.g., irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, family office structures)
  • Advise fiduciaries on trust/estate administration and settlement matters
  • Collaborate on tax compliance, entity planning, charitable vehicles, and family office arrangements.
  • Conduct legal research, draft memos, and support client-facing meetings
  • Play an active role in firm initiatives: bar committees, continuing education, pro bono work, and publications.

Qualifications

  • JD degree from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation or CPA preferred
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar required
  • 2+ years of experience in estate planning, tax law, and/or trusts & estates at a law firm

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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