Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Trusts & Estates | Tax Planning | Wealth Preservation

Estimated Base Salary: $225,000–$350,000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take your Trusts & Estates practice to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is working with a nationally recognized Am Law firm that is actively seeking a talented Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated estate planning, wealth preservation, and tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.

If you're looking for complex matters, meaningful client relationships, and opportunities to develop your practice alongside experienced attorneys, I'd love to connect!

Qualifications

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  Experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and tax-related matters.

  
  


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  Experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and sophisticated estate planning documents.

  
  


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  Familiarity with federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.

  
  


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  Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.

  
  


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  Knowledge of trust administration, estate administration, and wealth transfer strategies.

  
  


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  Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and collaborate with attorneys and advisers.

  
  

The Opportunity

The selected attorney will have opportunities to work on sophisticated tax and estate planning matters, including:

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  Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning

  
  


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  Complex trust structures and wealth transfer strategies

  
  


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  Business succession planning

  
  


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  Estate and trust administration

  
  


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  Charitable giving and philanthropic planning

  
  


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  Tax-efficient estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families

  
  


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  Drafting and implementing sophisticated estate planning documents

  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✅ Estimated base salary of $225,000–$350,000, depending on experience and qualifications

✅ Sophisticated estate planning and tax matters

✅ Exposure to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners

✅ Meaningful client interaction and substantive responsibility

✅ Collaboration with experienced trusts, estates, and tax attorneys

✅ Opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a Tax & Estate Planning Associate Attorney looking for sophisticated work, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities for career growth in Chicago, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about this opportunity, I'd be happy to share more information.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174