What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trusts and Estates Senior Attorney position at Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C.?
Trusts and Estates Senior Attorney
Rhoades Levy Law Group P. C., a Northbrook, Illinois based law firm, is seeking a trusts and estates attorney to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm. The ideal candidate will have significant experience (7 years) utilizing complex estate planning techniques handling sophisticated estate planning and wealth transfer matters including gift, estate, income tax, GST, charitable, and family business succession planning. Experience preparing estate and gift tax returns and the ability to manage complex trust administration and probate matters from beginning to end with paralegal support is required. Portable business is a plus for this partner-track position.
Education and Experience:
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
• 7 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney with the experience outlined above
Key Attributes:
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Excellent technological and organizational skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to produce accurate work product with a high attention to detail
• Self-starter who is comfortable simultaneously managing multiple tasks
• Excellent to superb time management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• The ability to function both independently and within a collaborative environment
Our Core Values:
• Excellence
• Transparency
• Integrity
Base compensation for this position at the time of the posting starts at $125,000 annually based upon a full-time work schedule. Total compensation is commensurate with a book of business and years of experience and includes a discretionary bonus and 3% 401K contribution paid annually.
RLLaw offers ability to participate in benefits programs, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401k/profit sharing plan participation.
RLLaw also offers flexible hours, work from home options, and legal assistant support.
RLLaw values a diverse workplace, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.