Estate Planning Attorney - Edwardsville, IL

The role

This attorney will perform initial consultations and manage caseloads. You will draft estate planning documents and represent clients in probate court cases.

What you will do

• Perform initial consultations with clients
• Perform subsequent management of caseload generated by consultations
• Draft estate planning documents for wide net worth variance of clients
• Represent clients in cases filed in probate court in various Missouri jurisdictions
• Provide superior representation to all clients including monthly status reports and weekly reviews of files

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney; experience as a trust officer may be considered
• Experience drafting estate planning documents, probate, trust administration
• Ability to quickly learn new technical programs and software

Nice to have

• Experience with trust and probate litigation
• Experience representing clients for guardianship and conservatorship applications
• Experience planning for high or ultra-high net worth clients and general taxation experience / knowledge
• Experience with Medicaid asset planning
• Additional license in MO and existing book of business

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid health premiums
• Incentives for wellness program participation
• Employer paid dental premiums
• Employer paid Life, LTD & STD premiums
• Medical Plans including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings with Employer Matching
• Paid time off

About the company

Cordell & Cordell is a large national firm focused on family law. They aim to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times.