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Verified Pay check_circle $125000 - $135000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Northbrook, Illinois

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Job Description

Job Description
Strauss Malk & Feder LLP is seeking a Trusts & Estates associate attorney to join our growing estate planning group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who possesses a foundational knowledge of estate planning, supported by a minimum of two years’ relevant experience, to grow professionally within a firm distinguished for its work in the field.
 
About the Position:
In this role, you’ll work closely with the firm’s managing partner and handle a wide variety of matters including estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate proceedings. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful matters from start to finish in a collaborative environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage trust and estate administration matters from start to finish.
  • Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including tax minimization, creditor protection, and long-term family goals.
  • Prepare federal gift tax returns and federal and state estate tax returns.
  • Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law.
  • Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process.
  • Draft a wide range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
 Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years of experience in Trusts & Estates law, including estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
  • Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-centered mindset.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
 Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Health and Dental Insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching.
  • Paid time off.
 About Us:
Strauss Malk & Feder LLP is a well-established, suburban law firm recognized for its work in complex Trusts and Estate planning, as well as in Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate and Transactional matters. We offer a professional and collaborative environment where every member of the firm plays a meaningful role in delivering quality services to our clients.

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Posting ID: 1278454466 Posted: 2026-07-21 Job Title: Estate Planning Trust Associate