Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Senior Associate / Counsel
 ArentFox Schiff LLP | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Feb 20, 2026 | |
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At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. ArentFox Schiff is seeking a Senior Associate for the 7th year associate class or above or Counsel to join its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates group in our Chicago office. In addition to being licensed and in good standing in Illinois, requirements include:
The attorney filling this position will be working primarily with two partners who are excellent practitioners and who each have active high-volume practices. Both partners need additional experienced assistance from someone who can second chair very large matters and also take charge and independently manage other matters. This position is envisioned to include ongoing and extensive work on a number of significant multi-line and multi-generational client matters. This attorney's responsibilities will include advising family offices, developing and effectuating sophisticated lifetime and testamentary planning strategies, and being directly active in and supervising others in research and projection of tax implications of planning techniques, preparation of client educational and summary materials, and meeting and communicating directly with clients to advance their goals. We believe this role is a good fit for someone who wants to pursue a very sophisticated law firm practice within a large, rapidly growing, and collegial Private Clients Group and develop ongoing relationships with key clients. There will be ample opportunity for the attorney to further develop their own business network and book of client business. The position is based in our Chicago office, with flexibility to take advantage of our Lake Forest office as well. We can offer flexibility for this position such as remote days, reduced hours and/or a flexible schedule. ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations. The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $320,000 to a maximum of $375,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus system with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit-based components, subject to applicable policies. ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. | |