Estate Planning Attorney

Pay: $115,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated estate planning, trusts, estate administration, and wealth preservation matters.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, families, business owners, and professional advisors.
• Enjoy substantial responsibility, independence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
• Join a collaborative, established law firm that values professional development and work-life balance.
• Receive comprehensive benefits, employer-supported health insurance, and professional reimbursements.

Location: Wheaton, IL. This position begins on-site, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our team and build strong client relationships. A partial hybrid arrangement may become available as you become established in the role.

Note: Candidates must have at least 4+ years of estate planning experience, including drafting estate planning documents and working on estate or trust administration matters.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established, client-focused law firm serving individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with a personalized, collaborative approach. We offer attorneys the opportunity to develop long-term client relationships, grow professionally, and contribute to a respected trusts and estates practice.

Job Description

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning, wealth preservation, and asset transfer strategies.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Handle estate and trust administration matters, including related legal and tax considerations.
• Assist clients with estate, gift, and wealth transfer tax planning strategies.
• Provide practical business and estate planning advice to individuals, families, and business owners.
• Work directly with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and referral sources.
• Independently manage matters, deadlines, and client communications while collaborating with other attorneys.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of estate planning law experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Illinois bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• Experience drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Experience with estate administration and estate-related tax planning.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Financial or accounting knowledge and business advisory experience preferred.
• Ability to manage matters independently and build lasting client relationships.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional legal work and a supportive work environment go hand in hand. You'll have the opportunity to handle meaningful matters, work directly with clients, and develop your expertise alongside experienced colleagues. We offer a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a workplace that values both client service and quality of life.

JPC-2696

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: IL bar license, 4+ yrs of estate planning law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 4+

• Salary bands:

• 4–6 years: 115K–140K

• 7–9 years: 135K–160K

• 10–14 years: 150K–185K

• 15+ years: 175K–200K+

Submission Email / Name: Mary and Aaron: [email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established suburban Chicago law firm seeking Estate Planning Attorney for sophisticated estate planning, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning. 4+ years directly relevant experience with strong drafting skills. Wheaton, IL; initially on-site with potential hybrid later.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Estate Planning Attorney - Huck Bouma, PC - JPC-2696 - source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Estate Planning Attorney

• Location: Wheaton, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site initially; potential partial hybrid later

• Experience: 4

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Planning Attorney, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Estate Planning Associate, Private Client Attorney, Estate Administration Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1