Job Information US - Attorney IV

at  Robert Half

Robert Half is seeking an Illinois barred attorney with Trusts and Estates experience to assist our client with an ongoing legal research initiative.

REQUIREMENTS:

Law degree from an accredited law school
Member, in good standing, of the Illinois State Bar
5+ years of experience as a practicing trusts and estates attorney
Substantive experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other estate planning documents
Excellent writing, editing, and legal research skills
Comfortable working in Microsoft Word with track changes and conducting online research
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to complete assigned projects by prescribed deadlines
Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks effectively

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a practicing trusts and estates attorney in Illinois to be considered for this role.

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
• Proven knowledge of Communication Skills
• Good understanding of Directives
• Previous experience working with estate planning
• Quality experience with Templates
• Practical knowledge of editing
• General familiarity with legal research
• Skills in LexisNexis
• Wide ranging experience with Health Care
• Comprehension of Probate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Experience with Law School
• Earlier work involving drafting
• About Time experience highly desired
• Hands-on experience with Law Degree
• Research experience required
• Foundational knowledge in Review
• Solid understanding of documentation
• Well-founded grasp of Conductivity
• Licensed attorney
• Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills
• Demeanor to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• First-rate academic credentials and references
• Detailed and have the ability work independently

Do you want to grow your legal career? This is a great opportunity for a self-starter. A competitive base salary, bonus potential and benefits package are included with this position. We want to hear from any candidates out there who love working in a strong team-oriented environment. Get your career moving in the right direction, and contact us today!
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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Our client is looking for an Illinois trusts and estates attorney with at least 5 years’ experience to draft, review, and revise practical guidance articles on trusts and estates and probate topics, review and update wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents, and draft new forms, checklists, charts, and other how-to guidance on estate planning topics, as needed.

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a practicing trusts and estates attorney in Illinois to be considered for this role.

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
• Proven knowledge of Communication Skills
• Good understanding of Directives
• Previous experience working with estate planning
• Quality experience with Templates
• Practical knowledge of editing
• General familiarity with legal research
• Skills in LexisNexis
• Wide ranging experience with Health Care
• Comprehension of Probate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Experience with Law School
• Earlier work involving drafting
• About Time experience highly desired
• Hands-on experience with Law Degree
• Research experience required
• Foundational knowledge in Review
• Solid understanding of documentation
• Well-founded grasp of Conductivity
• Licensed attorney
• Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills
• Demeanor to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• First-rate academic credentials and references
• Detailed and have the ability work independentl