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gpac

Trust & Estates Attorney

gpac, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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We are a boutique law firm located in Chicago, IL. This range is provided by GPAC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Boutique Law Firm | Chicago, IL

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Attorney to join our sophisticated estate planning practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney who values high-level work, direct client relationships, and a true commitment to work/life balance.

About Our Practice

High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth estate planning

Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)

Sales to defective grantor trusts

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)

Family limited partnerships and freeze techniques

Related tax compliance and planning

Income tax reporting and preparation of federal estate tax returns

Key Responsibilities

Manage trust and estate planning matters from start to finish

Advise clients on sophisticated tax and wealth transfer strategies

Draft and review complex estate planning documents

Prepare or oversee federal estate tax returns and related filings

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Contribute to the firm’s collaborative, high-quality practice

Work Environment & Growth

Billable requirement: 1,600 hours

Work/life balance: A core value of the firm

Additional compensation: All billable hours over 1,600 are paid at one-third of the attorney’s billing rate

Equity partnership track: Opportunity to become an equity partner within a couple of years, based on performance

Faster advancement possible depending on experience and demonstrated performance

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary

10% of collected billings

Bonus tied to overall firm performance

Firm-paid 100% of employee health insurance

401(k) contribution of 3% of base salary

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of prior experience in trust and estate planning

Strong knowledge of complex wealth transfer and tax planning strategies

Ability to manage client matters independently

Excellent communication and drafting skills

Licensed to practice in Illinois

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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