Private Clients, Trust & Estates Associate (1-3 years)

• Position Locations: Chicago
• Salary: $225,000 - $260,000
• Schedule: 4/1 Hybrid
• Practice Area: TRUSTS & ESTATES
• Specialties: PRIVATE WEALTH, TAX

Firm Description:
Our client is a leading international law firm with offices across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. With more than 1,700 attorneys worldwide, the firm is known for its sophisticated counsel in high-stakes litigation, capital markets, finance, and regulatory matters. They represent many of the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in complex transactions and disputes, offering a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. Our client combines deep industry knowledge with global reach, making it an ideal platform for attorneys seeking to work on impactful, cross-border matters in a dynamic and inclusive setting.

Position Description:
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Junior Associate (JD 2023–2025) to join its Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates Practice in Chicago.

This role offers the opportunity to work with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, trustees, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax planning matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced practitioners on a broad range of planning and administration matters involving estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer (GST), and income tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments.
• Research and analyze federal and state tax issues affecting wealth transfer and estate planning strategies.
• Assist with trust and estate administration matters.
• Prepare legal memoranda, client communications, and other written work product.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions regarding planning strategies.
• Collaborate with accountants, investment advisors, fiduciaries, family office professionals, and other outside advisors.
• Support the development and implementation of customized wealth preservation and succession planning solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with graduation years between 2023 and 2025.
• Strong academic credentials and legal writing skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in trusts and estates, private wealth, tax, or estate planning matters.
• Prior experience in trusts and estates, taxation, private client services, or related areas is preferred, but not required.
• Admission to practice law, or eligibility for admission, in Illinois is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000–$260,000, based on graduation year.

A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, backup childcare and eldercare resources, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

 

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