Estate Planning Attorney, Senior Associate

Job overview

The Estate Planning Attorney, Senior Associate, is an onsite role in Wheaton, IL, with a base salary of $150,000–$170,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications; an incentive bonus structure is also available. The role supports an established estate planning group serving clients in estate planning and administration. The attorney advises clients on estate and wealth-transfer strategies, prepares planning documents, and handles estate and trust administration. The role also provides tax and business guidance while coordinating with families, fiduciaries, accountants, and other professional advisors.

What you'll do

• Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning and wealth transfer
• develop estate and gift tax strategies
• draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents
• handle estate and trust administration
• provide general business advice
• work with clients, families, fiduciaries, accountants, and advisors
• maintain referral relationships
• manage matters and deadlines
• conduct legal and tax analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estate planning attorney

senior associate

mission recruiting

wheaton il

$150,000–$170,000/year

estate planning

trust administration

tax planning

wills and trusts

illinois bar

client counseling

401(k) profit sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• partially paid parental leave
• reimbursement programs.

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and active Illinois bar admission or ability to become licensed in Illinois; approximately 5–10+ years of estate planning and administration experience. Benefits include insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid leave, and parental leave.

About the employer

Mission Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.