Trusts & Estates Associate - AM LAW 100 (Chicago)
LHH, Chicago, IL, United States
I am working with a
top‑tier, nationally recognized law firm
that is looking to hire a
Trusts & Estates Associate
to join its highly regarded private client practice in
Chicago .
This opportunity is ideal for an associate seeking
hands‑on estate planning experience , direct client interaction, and exposure to a broad range of sophisticated Trusts & Estates matters.
The Role
The associate will work on a wide variety of Trusts & Estates transactions, including:
Estate planning for high‑net‑worth individuals and families
Trust and wealth‑transfer planning
Estate and gift tax–related matters
Direct interaction with clients and opposing counsel
Candidate Profile
2–5 years of Trusts & Estates experience , with a focus on estate planning
Excellent
writing skills
and strong attention to detail
Strong academic credentials
A background in
estate and gift taxation
strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Market‑leading compensation , with a base salary range of
$230,000–$280,000 , depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear pathway for advancement
and long‑term career development
Comprehensive
bonus and benefits package , including:
Fully funded healthcare
401(k) contributions
Profit‑sharing programs
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and other paid leave
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
top‑tier, nationally recognized law firm
that is looking to hire a
Trusts & Estates Associate
to join its highly regarded private client practice in
Chicago .
This opportunity is ideal for an associate seeking
hands‑on estate planning experience , direct client interaction, and exposure to a broad range of sophisticated Trusts & Estates matters.
The Role
The associate will work on a wide variety of Trusts & Estates transactions, including:
Estate planning for high‑net‑worth individuals and families
Trust and wealth‑transfer planning
Estate and gift tax–related matters
Direct interaction with clients and opposing counsel
Candidate Profile
2–5 years of Trusts & Estates experience , with a focus on estate planning
Excellent
writing skills
and strong attention to detail
Strong academic credentials
A background in
estate and gift taxation
strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Market‑leading compensation , with a base salary range of
$230,000–$280,000 , depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear pathway for advancement
and long‑term career development
Comprehensive
bonus and benefits package , including:
Fully funded healthcare
401(k) contributions
Profit‑sharing programs
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and other paid leave
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance