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- Trust & Probate Administra... A Chicago & Schaumburg, IL Law Firm 18 minutes ago Schaumburg, IL 1
- 2 Years Full Time Not Specified 95,000
- 115,000 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now
Description:
Lavelle Law is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney with 1 to 2 years of legal experience to join our growing Trust and Probate Administration practice group in Cook County. This role is ideal for a junior attorney looking to build a career in estate administration, probate litigation, and wealth transfer execution. You will work directly with experienced attorneys, handling matters across the Cook County Circuit Court Probate Division (Daley Center and suburban municipal districts). Work from our Loop office in the Board of Trade Building or our Schaumburg office.Key Responsibilities:
Probate Administration:
Assist in opening, administering, and closing supervised and independent probate estates in Cook County. Prepare petitions, inventories, accounts, and executor deeds.Trust Administration:
Work with trustees and beneficiaries to manage post-death trust distributions, trust accountings, notice compliance, and property transfers.Court Appearances:
Present routine and contested motions, petitions for letters of office, and estate status calls in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.Document Drafting:
Draft probate pleadings, deeds, asset assignment documents, trustee resolutions, and distribution agreements.Client & Asset Management:
Interface directly with clients, corporate fiduciaries, accountants, and financial institutions to marshal estate assets, pay claims, and resolve tax liabilities.Qualifications:
1-3 years of legal experience (general civil litigation, real estate, or transactional background welcome; prior probate/estate exposure preferred but not required). Active Illinois law license (or ability to obtain promptly). Familiarity with Cook County Local Rules and electronic filing systems (eFileIL / Odyssey). Strong legal drafting, research, and organizational skills. Empathetic communication style suited for clients navigating grief and family dynamics.What we offer:
$95,000- 115,000 salary, commensurate with experience Origination bonus for bringing new clients 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental & vision insurance Employer-paid life & long-term disability insurance Paid time off Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg office with some hybrid flexibility Join a firm where collaboration, mentorship, and professional development are part of the culture, and where attorneys have the opportunity to build lasting careers.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings