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Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney (5-7 yrs) - Midsize Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

About the Position:

Our client, a dynamic midsize Chicago law firm, is seeking a trusts and estates lawyer to join its practice as a senior-level associate. The attorney in this role will work on complex estate planning matters requiring sophisticated drafting capabilities and a solid foundation in trusts & estates work. This is an amazing opportunity to bring your trusts & estates skills to a highly-regarded Chicago law firm where you'll feel like you're part of a family rather than a cog in a machine.


Highlights:

· Practice has been top-ranked by Chambers and Partners for over a decade

· Collaborative and entrepreneurial atmosphere

· Firm ranked as a top midsize firm in Chicago


Responsibilities:

· Represent individuals and families in a range of estate planning matters

· Draft estate planning documents

· Handle trust and estate administration

· Prepare gift and estate tax returns


Required Qualifications:

· 5-7 years of experience with estate planning and trust and estate administration matters

· Strong writing and research skills


Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)


Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $270,000 .


About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Salary : $270,000

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