Description

Attorney – Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration

A well-established and growing boutique law firm is seeking an Attorney to join its estate planning, probate, and trust administration practice.

This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on, client-facing role within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility early and supported in their long-term professional growth.

The firm has a strong and expanding client base and is experiencing increased demand across its core practice areas, creating the need for an additional attorney to support continued growth and ensure high-quality service delivery.

The Role

This attorney will play a key role in managing matters across estate planning, probate, and trust administration, with the opportunity to contribute immediately.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing high-net-worth estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion
• Drafting estate planning documents and preparing probate filings
• Administering trusts and supporting clients through complex estate matters
• Working directly with clients to deliver thoughtful, high-quality legal guidance

This is a client-facing role with a meaningful degree of autonomy, balanced by close collaboration with firm leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois bar admission
• ~2–15 years of experience in high-net-worth, complex estate planning, probate, and/or trust administration
• Strong drafting and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Sound judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Interest in long-term professional growth and practice development

The Environment

This is a highly collaborative, team-oriented firm that values:

• Accountability and ownership of work
• Clear, thoughtful communication
• A strong client-service mindset
• Long-term growth—for both the firm and its attorneys

The role offers a clear path for continued development, including exposure to business-building and progression toward partnership over time.

If you’re an attorney looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow your practice, and be part of a firm that’s building something thoughtfully, we’d welcome a conversation.