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Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 225000 - 340000
Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Chicago Hybrid

Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney
AmLaw 100 Opportunity
Compensation

$225000 $340000

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working with high-net-worth individuals families family offices business owners and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning wealth transfer trust administration and succession planning matters.

Ideal Background

36 years of trusts and estates experience
Experience with estate planning wealth transfer planning and trust administration
Experience drafting wills revocable trusts irrevocable trusts and related estate planning documents
Familiarity with gift estate generation-skipping transfer and income tax planning preferred
Experience advising high-net-worth individuals families and business owners preferred
Strong drafting analytical and client counseling skills
Excellent academic credentials and communication skills
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated private client and wealth planning practice

High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth client base

Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Partnership-track opportunity

Hybrid flexibility

Interested

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC