Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Senior Associate / Counsel / Income Partner

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate, Counsel, or Income Partner to join its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Lake Forest, IL. The role involves working with partners on significant multi-line and multi-generational client matters, advising family offices, and developing sophisticated planning strategies.

Duties

• Advise family offices and closely-held business owners.
• Develop and implement lifetime and testamentary planning strategies.
• Manage and supervise tax implications research and client communications.
• Second chair large matters and independently manage other cases.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and business networks.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing in the practicing jurisdiction.
• Experience managing client projects from inception to conclusion.
• Strong understanding of income, fiduciary, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax regimes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage client projects and supervise junior attorneys.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability to multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Profit-sharing and generous paid time off.
• Flexible reimbursement account for personal well-being expenses.

This law firm was established over a century ago and it is one of the leading firms today. Their areas of practice include finance, energy, real estate, litigation, intellectual property, environmental, restructuring, corporate and transactional, labor and employment, and construction. Their offices are located in Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, New York, California, and Washington DC.