Trust & Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Locations: Madison, WI | Milwaukee, WI | Chicago, IL

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented and highly motivated Trust & Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its Estate Planning Practice Group in Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney with a strong background in sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and wealth management to work with high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations.

Candidate Profile:

JD from an ABA-approved law school with a strong academic record.
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Timely bar admission will be a condition of employment.
1–4 years of substantive experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and tax planning.
Exposure to drafting complex estate planning and business succession documents for high-net-worth individuals.
Familiarity with gift, estate, and generation-skipping tax planning strategies.
Experience assisting with probate proceedings for both taxable and non-taxable estates.
Exposure to processing Federal gift and estate tax returns.
Background in charitable giving structures and tax-exempt organization planning.
Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.
Draft wills, trusts, business succession planning documents, and charitable giving instruments.
Provide counsel on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax matters.
Assist with estate and trust administration, including probate proceedings and tax compliance.
Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to develop innovative estate planning solutions for clients.

Why Join Us?

This is a standout opportunity to join a highly-regarded estate planning practice at a prestigious national law firm. The team values collaboration, professional growth, and creative problem-solving—and provides the platform, mentorship, and client exposure necessary to accelerate your career.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $225,000–$310,000, as determined by experience and market factors, and the opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; time off; and wellness and mental health support.

Additional perks: Include backup child care, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and breast milk shipping services for mothers on business travel, among others.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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