Associate, Chicago · Vault Top 10 Firm

This Vault Top 10 firm's tax group is hiring a junior associate for its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Chicago. You'll advise ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and income tax matters.

The work:

• Draft estate planning documents including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments
• Research and analyze federal and state transfer tax and generation-skipping transfer (GST) matters
• Assist with trust and estate administration matters
• Prepare legal memoranda and client work product
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate with accountants, investment advisors, fiduciaries, and other outside advisors

What they're looking for:

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in trusts and estates, private wealth, or tax planning
• Prior experience in trusts and estates, taxation, or private client work preferred but not required
• JD 2023-2025