Description:

An Estate Planning Attorney in Northbrook, Illinois, a Northbrook, Illinois based law firm, is seeking a trusts and estates attorney to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm. 2-7 years of experience drafting estate plans and managing trust administration and non-contested probate matters from beginning to end, all with paralegal support, is required. Experience with estate and gift tax returns is a plus.

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
  • 3-5 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney with the experience outlined above

Key Attributes:
  • Exceptional analytical and writing and proofreading skills
  • Excellent organizational and technological skills
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to produce accurate work product with a high attention to detail
  • Self-starter who is comfortable simultaneously managing multiple tasks
  • Superb time management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
  • The ability to function both independently and within a collaborative environment