Estate Planning Attorney

Company: Jobot
Location: Brookfield
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Estate Planning & Administration Attorney (3 Years Experience | Chicago Suburbs) This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: We are a well-established, family-oriented law firm with over 40 years of experience serving individuals, families, and businesses across the Chicagoland area. Our practice is focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, and business succession planning. We take pride in providing compassionate, personalized counsel while building long-term relationships with our clients. Our team values collaboration, community connection, and delivering tailored legal solutions with integrity and care. Why join us? - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement savings plan with employer contribution - Paid time off and holidays - Professional development opportunities and support for continuing legal education (CLE) - Collaborative, supportive work environment with opportunities for long-term growth Job Details Responsibilities - Counsel clients on estate planning strategies including wills, trusts, asset protection, and powers of attorney - Draft and review legal documents related to estate plans, probate, and trust administration - Represent clients in probate court and manage all aspects of estate and trust administration - Advise families on elder law matters, Medicaid planning, and guardianship proceedings - Assist with business formation and succession planning when related to estate matters - Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering clear and empathetic communication - Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to ensure seamless client service Qualifications - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school - Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar (or ability to obtain licensure promptly)Minimum 3 years of experience practicing in estate planning, probate, and/or trust administration - Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Courtroom experience in probate matters preferred - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset - Ability to work independently and as part of a team Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Company Description Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values. Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Ready to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.

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