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Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney | Income Partner, Of Counsel

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

I'm partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm that is looking to add a Senior Associate (8th-year ), Counsel, or Income Partner to its highly regarded Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice. Estimated compensation: $350,000–$500,000, plus bonus opportunities, commensurate with experience.


This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced estate planning attorney seeking sophisticated work with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held business owners. You'll play a key role on complex, multi-generational planning matters while also independently managing your own client matters.


What you'll be doing:

  • Advising family offices, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families on sophisticated wealth transfer strategies
  • Designing and implementing advanced lifetime and estate planning techniques
  • Analyzing complex income, estate, gift, GST, and fiduciary tax issues
  • Leading client matters from strategy through execution
  • Supervising junior attorneys and mentoring team members
  • Building lasting client relationships while having the opportunity to expand your own practice


Required Qualifications:

  • Barred in IL, active and in good standing
  • 8 years of sophisticated Trusts & Estates experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of transfer tax planning
  • Experience managing complex client matters and leading project teams
  • Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills


If you're a senior Trusts & Estates attorney exploring your next move, or simply curious about the market, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation. Feel free to message me directly. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.


About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.

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