Fiduciary Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A well-established national law firm is seeking an entry-level to junior associate (0–2 years of experience) to join its Private Client practice, with a focus on fiduciary litigation and estate planning. This position provides the opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients on sophisticated wealth transfer plans and complex estate and trust administration matters, while also participating in fiduciary litigation. The role is remote but based in the Chicago, Illinois area, and is part of a nationally recognized tax team.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Assist with fiduciary litigation involving trusts and estates

• Draft, implement, and manage complex wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth individuals

• Support the administration of large and complex estates and trusts

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and related documents

• Collaborate with attorneys in related tax, estate, and trust matters

• Participate in internal and client meetings and contribute to strategy development

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in fiduciary litigation, estate planning, or related legal areas

• Interest or demonstrated commitment to working in private client, tax, or fiduciary law

• High level of attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• LLM in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus but not required

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues

• High work ethic, sound judgment, and professional demeanor

• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Salary Range (Illinois): $180,000 – $205,000 (based on experience)

• Bonuses: Discretionary merit-based bonuses and eligibility for fee splits

• Billable Expectation: 1800 billable hours annually, plus contributions to:

  • 75 hours of pro bono or public service (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work)

  • 25 hours toward diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

• Wellness & Flexibility:

  • Unlimited PTO and reduced time program

  • Sabbatical program for eligible attorneys

  • Monthly wellness reimbursements

• Family & Parenting:

  • Paid parental leave (primary and non-primary caregivers)

  • Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave

  • Inclusive fertility and family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)

  • Back-up childcare (in-home and center-based)

  • Parenting support concierge

• Health & Insurance:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Life and AD&D insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability

  • Voluntary coverage: long-term care, accident, critical illness, ID theft, and pet insurance

• Retirement & Financial:

  • 401(k) with firm match

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with contributions

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

• Professional Development:

  • Firm-paid CLE

  • Reimbursement for bar review fees and bar dues

  • Educational assistance programs

  • Subscription services for CLE and legal updates

Expand your practice and enhance your legal career at one of the largest firms in Denver! This firm practices in a wide variety of areas of law, including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and tax. Associates are treated well and are given significant responsibility and interesting work. This is undoubtedly one of Colorado's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Colorado legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in Colorado, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.