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Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks tax, trust and estate planning associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate will advise business owners, professionals and high net worth individuals and families. Will advise clients on fiduciary duties, contested estates and gift and estate tax controversies. Should preferably have experience drafting wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts and other estate planning documents. Must preferably be familiar with preparing gift and estate tax returns, drafting limited liability companies, family limited partnerships and other documents. Admittance to the Illinois Bar is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent drafting skills with keen attention to detail, and excellent client service and strong interpersonal skills.

One of the largest, oldest, and most prestigious firms with offices throughout Michigan and elsewhere, this law firm attracts those who are serious about the practice of law and want to make an impact in the legal practice. This is a full service firm, whose practice areas includes corporate law, securities, litigation, real estate, banking, administrative law, health care law, insurance law, intellectual property, trade regulation, bankruptcy and creditor rights, labor, taxation, estate planning, employee benefits, computer and environmental law. Its clients range from high net worth individuals to non-profit entities, and from small startups to large public corporations, including hospitals and managed care networks, banks and financial institutions, and retailers. Its lawyers come from top regional and national law schools, and most of them performed well during their legal studies. This firm has a very professional aura, and has some of the most respected lawyers in the country.

Trusts and Estates

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Chicago office of our client seeks mid-level trusts and estates attorney with 2+ years of experience working with high net-worth individuals in the drafting of wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts and other estate planning documents. The candidate must be admitted to the Illinois Bar. Must preferably have experience with decedent's estates, gift tax returns and estate tax returns as well as familiarity with family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, installment sales, and other related transactions. Should also have a basic and growing understanding of state and federal tax laws. Financial knowledge is essential. Legal

The candidate must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school. Should have strong communication and organizational skills. Strong legal research and writing skills are needed. Strong academic credentials are essential.

This full-service Chicago law firm that was founded over twenty years ago stands firm in being an independent law firm. Their areas of practice are health care, religious organizations, employee benefits, corporate, real estate, litigation, labor and employment, tax advisory services, and wealth and succession planning.

Trusts and Estates

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Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid- to senior-level trust and estate planning associate attorney with 5-8 years of relevant experience. The candidate should preferably have an LL.M. in tax. Legal

The candidate must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks senior trust and estate planning associate attorney with 6+ years of experience. The candidate should preferably have an LL.M. degree in tax. Legal

The candidate must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience and a heavy concentration in estate planning and estate administration. The candidate should preferably also have experience in income tax law. Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Legal

Formed around the mid-twentieth century, this reputed law firm is headquartered in Illinois and specializes in all aspects of business law. Some of its main areas of practice are alternative dispute resolution, commercial transactions, employee compensation & benefits, and labor & discrimination law. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace.

Trusts and Estates

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