Associate Attorney

Pay: $80000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a boutique elder law firm with nearly 30 years of recognized excellence the kind of established practice that gives your career real credibility
• Work directly alongside a nationally recognized leader in elder law mentorship and professional development are built into the role
• Handle substantive complex matters in estate administration and guardianship from day one no document review purgatory here
• Be part of a collaborative collegial team where your contributions are seen and valued
• Earn a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the weight of the work
• Full benefits package including health dental vision life insurance HSA FSA 401(k) with matching and paid time off
• Annual performance bonuses available
• A practice area that genuinely matters youll help families through some of the most significant moments of their lives

Location: This is a full-time in-person role based in our St. Charles IL office. Were a collaborative team and most of us are here together every day that energy is part of what makes the practice work. Occasional remote flexibility may be available once youre settled in.

Note: This role requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in estate administration and/or guardianship. Active Illinois bar licensure is required. Applicants without these qualifications will not be considered.

About Us

We are a boutique elder law and estate planning firm with nearly 30 years of experience guiding individuals and families through estate planning trust and estate administration guardianship probate litigation and long-term care planning. Our firm is led by a nationally recognized authority in the field and we combine the depth and sophistication of a larger practice with the personalized attention only a small firm can offer. We handle sensitive high-stakes family matters every day and were proud of the care we bring to each one. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of estate administration and guardianship matters with appropriate attorney supervision and increasing autonomy
• Draft pleadings motions orders letters and legal documents across probate and guardianship proceedings
• Appear in court on behalf of clients in guardianship and estate matters
• Counsel clients directly providing clear guidance through complex and emotionally charged situations
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and paralegals to move matters forward efficiently
• Maintain well-organized files and manage deadlines across an active caseload
• Handle sensitive client situations with professionalism empathy and discretion

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in estate administration and/or guardianship (required)
• Active Illinois bar licensure in good standing (required)
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with precision and self-direction
• Comfortable in court and in direct client-facing roles
• Probate litigation experience a plus
• Genuine passion for elder law and serving vulnerable populations

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is the kind of firm where your work actually means something. You wont be buried in a large department or lost in a bureaucratic structure youll be a recognized member of a tight-knit team doing real complex meaningful legal work. The firms reputation opens doors the mentorship is genuine and the culture is one where people actually stay. If youre an elder law attorney looking for a place to grow and plant roots this is worth your attention.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: IL bar license. 3 yrs of estate administration and/or guardianship experience.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3

• Additional context: Relocation- yesno. Packages - yesno

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 34 years experience: $80000$92000

• 57 years experience: $93000$107000

• 8 years / senior associate level: $108000$120000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique elder law and estate planning firm in St. Charles IL with nearly 30 years in practice. Seeking an associate attorney with 3 years of estate administration and/or guardianship experience to handle complex matters alongside a nationally recognized elder law attorney. Full-time primarily in-person strong benefits and competitive comp.

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