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Trusts and Estates Associate

Chicago, IL

$160K - $230K/yr

Trusts & Estates / Tax Planning Associate - Chicago 5-10 Years | High-Level Planning, Structuring & Administration Direct Counsel is partnering with a growing, full-service law firm to add a senior ...

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Trusts and Estates Associate

Direct Counsel

Chicago, IL

$160K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Trusts & Estates / Tax Planning Associate – Chicago

5–10 Years | High-Level Planning, Structuring & Administration

Direct Counsel is partnering with a growing, full-service law firm to add a senior-level Associate to its Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning Group in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trusts and estates attorney who enjoys sophisticated planning work and wants to play a meaningful role in a collaborative, expanding practice.

About the Practice

This group advises a broad and sophisticated client base, providing tax planning and business structuring services for:

  • High-net-worth individuals and families

  • Public and private corporations

  • Pass-through entities

  • Trusts and estates

The work is intellectually rigorous and varied—ideal for attorneys who enjoy combining technical depth with practical, client-focused solutions.

What You’ll Do

  • Draft and implement comprehensive estate plans

  • Advise on trust and estate administration, including probate matters

  • Handle or support probate litigation, as needed

  • Provide tax-efficient planning and structuring advice for individuals and closely held businesses

  • Work directly with clients and collaborate closely with partners and team members

Who They’re Looking For

  • 5–10 years of experience in:

    • Estate planning

    • Trust & estate administration

    • Probate (litigation experience is a plus)

  • Active Illinois Bar admission

  • Strong drafting and writing skills with excellent academic credentials

  • LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning strongly preferred

  • A collaborative mindset and comfort handling matters with a high degree of independence

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $230,000

  • Bonus Potential: Up to $106,000

  • Competitive bonus structure

  • Unlimited PTO

  • 401(k)

  • Full benefits package

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare chance to join a growing estate planning practice where senior associates are trusted with meaningful responsibility, client contact, and long-term growth opportunities—without sacrificing work-life balance or collegiality.


About Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel partners with leading law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide to connect talented attorneys with outstanding opportunities. We take pride in matching professionals with roles that align with their expertise, values, and long-term career goals.

Apply confidentially by sending your resume to sagan@directcounsel.net