Posted August 13, 2026
Trust & Estates Associate
Quarles & Brady LLP
Chicago, IL
Full Time
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Office Locations: Chicago
We are seeking a highly-qualified associate with 2-6 years of experience to join the dynamic Trust & Estates Group in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate should have considerable experience planning and drafting for clients with taxable estates, including the transfer of multi-generational wealth through the use of GST-exempt trusts, GRATs, SLATs and IDGTs and other complex estate planning instruments. The ideal candidate should also have experience with post-mortem administration, tax return preparation and/or review of Forms 706, 709 and 1041. Excellent academic credentials and strong organizational, drafting and analytical skills and experience are a must. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with both lawyers and non-lawyers inside and outside the firm are essential. Illinois bar required.
Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and great benefits to employees, including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability, and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education, and skills of the applicant, including book of business for more experienced roles, and other job-related factors. The range for associates $175,000 to 280,000.
We are currently only accepting direct applications for this position. We kindly request that search firms and placement agencies refrain from submitting inquiries at this time.
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