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Trust & Estate Planning Associate Attorney – Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago

Trust & Estate Planning Associate Attorney – Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago

Pernini Legal, LLCMadison, WI, US
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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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