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

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 :

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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