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Associate Attorney - Trusts and Estates

W3Global
Northbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026
Opportunity: Associate Attorney - Trust & Estates | Northbrook, IL | Full-time

Role Overview

We are a Northbrook, Illinois-based law firm, seeking an associate attorney experienced in trusts and estates to join our rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm.

Responsibilities

  • Draft comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents
  • Manage all phases of trust and estate administration, including probate and non-probate matters
  • Prepare and review relevant court filings, accounting and related documentation
  • Communicate with clients, fiduciaries, and financial institutions regarding ongoing administration matters
  • Maintain organized files and ensure timely progression of matters
  • Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, and work diligently to meet their needs in a timely and professional manner
  • Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations related to estate and trusts, and advise clients accordingly

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
  • 1 years of relevant experience outlined above
  • Experience with estate and gift tax returns is a plus

Key Attributes

  • Excellent analytical and drafting skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and technological skills
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter who works well independently and in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent time management abilities and capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Our Core Values

  • Excellence
  • Transparency
  • Integrity

Compensation

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 base salary. The firm has a 1,500-billable hours target for attorneys, pays for originations, and provides additional compensation for excess hours.

Benefits: Discretionary bonus, health, dental and vision paid at 50% for employee, flexible time off, and participation in 401K Profit Sharing Plan after one year of employment, which includes a 3% safe harbor contribution and a discretionary profit sharing contribution.

Other: We also offer flexible hours, work from home options, and paralegal and legal assistant support.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

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