Fiduciary Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level attorney with over five years of experience in fiduciary litigation and estate planning to join their tax team. This remote position is based in the Chicago, Illinois area.

Duties

• Assist with fiduciary litigation cases.
• Create, draft, and implement sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborate on complex estate and trust administration matters.

Requirements

• Strong academic background and stellar interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proactively anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Aptitude for working in a team environment.
• Excellent legal research, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• High attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-stress environment.
• Prior professional experience and/or an LLM is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Illinois or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Reduced time and sabbatical programs for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for educational assistance and continuing legal education.

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.