Private Client Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Private Client Associate with 4-6 years of estate planning experience to join its practice group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated estate planning matters and demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills.

Duties

• Manage estate planning matters including gift, estate, and income tax planning.
• Administer estates and trusts with precision and care.
• Engage in charitable planning and family business succession planning.
• Prepare gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of estate planning experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Proficiency in estate and trust administration.
• Experience with tax return preparation.
• Strong client development and networking abilities.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

Law offices are located in Chicago, St. Louis, Southern Illinois and Washington, D.C. More than three-hundred and twenty-five talented attorneys are employed at the legal practice. They represent clients throughout the U.S. Practice areas and industries are all-inclusive. Admiralty-maritime, banking, health care and state-local government are some of their practice disciplines. Diversity in the labor force is supported at the firm. The law practice embraces community service involvement.