Job Title: Fiduciary Litigation & Wealth Planning Attorney (Remote - Chicago)
About the Firm
We are a premier AM Law firm seeking an experienced, high-caliber attorney to join our sophisticated Private Client Services practice group. This is a fully remote position based out of our Chicago, IL market, offering the infrastructure and resources of Big Law alongside a manageable, quality-of-life balanced billable requirement for a skilled wealth planning fiduciary specialist.
Position Overview
This role sits at the intersection of complex trust disputes and high-level wealth strategy. As a wealth planning fiduciary expert, you will defend and prosecute fiduciary disputes while simultaneously crafting sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and families. We are looking for an attorney who thrives in high-stakes environments and understands the nuances of multi-jurisdictional estate laws.
- Location: Remote (must be able to travel to the Chicago area occasionally)
- Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours/year
- Position Level: Mid-to-Senior Associate / Counsel
Key Responsibilities
- Litigation & Strategy: Manage and execute all phases of trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation as a core wealth planning fiduciary defender, including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and conducting depositions.
- Sophisticated Planning: Design, draft, and implement advanced wealth transfer and asset protection strategies. In this role, the attorney will regularly advise HNW clients on complex tax mitigation.
- Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to individual fiduciaries, corporate trustees, and beneficiaries. A key focus for this wealth planning fiduciary position is mitigating risk before it leads to trial.
- Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership across our national tax practices to deliver seamless service, establishing yourself as the go-to attorney for sophisticated estate management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in fiduciary litigation and/or sophisticated estate planning. The ideal attorney will have a proven track record within a peer Big Law firm or top-tier boutique practice.
- Education: J.D. from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials.
- Credentials: An LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is highly preferred for this wealth planning fiduciary role.
- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the Illinois State Bar (or eligible for immediate reciprocal admission).
What We Offer
- True Work-Life Balance: An 1,800-billable-hour expectation, allowing a talented attorney to maintain Big Law career progression without burnout.
- Full Remote Flexibility: Work from home with complete tech integration and administrative support based in Chicago.
- Top-Market Compensation: Competitive Big Law base salary scale, comprehensive benefits package, and a transparent bonus structure fitting for a premier wealth planning fiduciary professional.
To Apply
Please submit your resume to eric.vetter@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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