Attorney - Estate Planning - Chicago - 220k

NEW IN Estate Planning Attorney Help Lead & Grow an Estate Planning Practice |Paying $140k–$220k + Bonus in $100k’s Chicago – Flex Remote Big-Firm Work, Boutique Feel Highlights: Join a well-established Chicago business law firm with a thriving, in-house estate planning practice. Step into a team of 5 estate planning attorneys as attorney #6 – with a real chance to become the go-to estate planner in the firm. Substantial autonomy: take an estate plan from initial client meeting through signing with minimal oversight. Mix of sophisticated estate planning and the opportunity to support corporate/tax work if that interests you. Positive, low-drama culture where people are genuinely happy, well-treated, and stay long term. Focus: Estate planning only (partner in the group focuses on probate). Core work: Meet directly with clients, design plans, and draft complex estate planning documents (wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, tax-sensitive structures, etc.). Run matters beginning to end – from fact-gathering and design to drafting, revisions, and signing. Collaborate with the broader business/tax group on related tax and corporate planning issues. Comp and benefits: Base salary: Up to $220k depending on experience Bonus structure (very real, very lucrative): Hours bonus: for associates, roughly ⅓ of your billable rate on hours over target – can add tens of thousands of dollars, even $100k’s Collections bonus: 10–15% of collected originations (depending on associate vs partner). Billable expectations: Partner level: ~1,600 hours, with bonus kicking in after that. Health insurance: Firm covers the individual health premium (Blue Cross), your share is minimal (often ~$30–40/month). Dental and life insurance. 401(k) with 3% mandatory firm contribution (i.e. the firm contributes regardless). Other points of interest: Healthy, established estate planning practice you can step into on day one – not a “build it from scratch” situation. Real opportunity to become the internal leader for estate planning as the current partner focuses on probate. Collaborative, pleasant environment – described as a place where people are happy, supported, and not micromanaged. Chance to grow your own book over time with firm support, if you’re interested in developing a practice. Chicago Loop office. Fully Remote What they’re looking for: Licensed in Illinois. 5+ years of hands-on estate planning experience. Comfortable running estate plans with minimal oversight – not just form-filling. Strong drafting skills and client-facing confidence. Tax experience strongly preferred – e.g. LL.M. in Tax or tax certificate, or meaningful tax-focused planning work. Willingness to help on corporate tax matters and to develop a book over time (no book required to start, but openness to business development is a plus).