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Estate Planning

Estate Planning is dedicated to assisting individuals in managing and securing their assets for future generations, including drafting wills, distribution of assets, establishing and administering trusts, succession planning, and creating powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisions. Atticus Recruiting excels in the Estate Planning sector by leveraging a deep, nuanced understanding of the area to deliver top talent to businesses who need them.

Mid-level T&E Associate for Marquee Wealth Management Law Practice
NON-PUBLISHED Our client, a well-regarded, mid-sized, Chicago-based full-service law firm, seeks a smart and talented Trust & Estates Associate for its marquee Private Wealth practice.
Estate Planning
Trust & Estates / Wealth Management
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Junior Private Wealth Associate for Highly Ranked Practice
Our client, a well-regarded, Chicago-based, full-service law firm, is looking for a junior associate to join its Private Wealth Services practice group.
Estate Planning
Trust & Estates / Wealth Management
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Wealth Management Partner
We are conducting a confidential search for a large international law firm seeking to add a Wealth Management Partner to its Chicago office. 
Estate Planning
Trust & Estates / Wealth Management
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Trust & Estates Associate
Our client, a premier global law firm is looking to add a trust and estates associate with 3-5 years requisite experience to its Chicago practice group.
Estate Planning
Trust & Estates / Wealth Management
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High Net Worth Junior Tax Associate
Our client, a well-regarded and highly-successful, full-service Am Law 200 law firm, seeks a talented junior tax associate for its rapidly growing Chicago office.
Estate Planning
Tax
Trust & Estates / Wealth Management
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Why Our Process is Superior

Recognizing that Estate Planning demands a unique combination of legal skill, empathy, and strategic insight, Atticus meticulously identifies candidates who excel in both the technicalities of law and the delicate client interactions inherent to estate matters. Its standout feature is a vast network within the legal community, enabling access to a diverse talent pool, from seasoned experts in asset protection and tax planning to innovative minds in estate administration.

Through a rigorous vetting process, Atticus ensures candidates not only meet the high legal standards required but also embody the values and culture of the hiring firm. This precision in matching legal talent with firms, based on both skill and fit, underlines Atticus Recruiting’s superiority in forging lasting, fruitful connections in the Estate Planning domain.

What Do We Expect from You?

In the Estate Planning practice area, Atticus Recruiting seeks candidates who exhibit a robust understanding of the legal mechanisms that protect and manage assets, including drafting wills, establishing trusts, and creating comprehensive estate plans. We expect a deep knowledge of tax laws and strategies to minimize liabilities, alongside expertise in succession planning, special needs planning, and elder care considerations such as Medicaid planning.

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional analytical skills to navigate complex legal and financial landscapes, ensuring clients’ assets are protected and their wishes are honored. Proficiency in drafting documents that withstand legal scrutiny and effectively communicate clients’ intentions is essential.

Beyond technical skills, we value professionals who possess strong interpersonal abilities to provide sensitive and clear advice to clients during emotionally challenging times. The ability to communicate complex legal concepts in an understandable manner and to build trust with clients is paramount.

Atticus Recruiting looks for candidates who are not only adept in the legal aspects of Estate Planning but who also align with the ethical and service standards of the firms we partner with, ensuring a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction in every engagement.

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