Estate and Probate Attorney

Job Title: Estate and Probate Attorney 

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Job:

We are seeking an experienced Estate and Probate Attorney to lead a growing Probate Department. This leadership role is ideal for an attorney with extensive probate and trust litigation experience who can oversee complex matters, mentor legal teams, and drive departmental success. The ideal candidate has a strong background in probate administration, contested estates, courtroom litigation, and strategic case management.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Probate Department, including attorneys and support staff.

Handle complex probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Develop litigation strategies for contested probate and trust disputes.

Oversee probate administration, estate settlements, guardianships, and fiduciary matters.

Draft and argue motions, attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.

Provide legal guidance to clients on estate, probate, and trust-related matters.

Mentor attorneys and legal staff while maintaining high-quality legal standards.

Collaborate with firm leadership to improve departmental processes and operational efficiency.

Ensure compliance with Illinois probate laws, court procedures, and ethical standards.

Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and legal counsel.

Required Qualifications:

Active Illinois Bar license.

10+ years of probate and trust litigation experience.

Experience handling a high volume of probate matters from inception through final resolution.

Extensive courtroom experience, including motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trials.

Strong knowledge of probate administration, estate litigation, trust disputes, guardianships, and fiduciary litigation.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing legal teams and mentoring attorneys.

Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Strong organizational, case management, and project management abilities.

Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Skills:

Probate & Trust Litigation

Probate Administration

Estate Administration

Estate Planning

Trust Administration

Contested Probate Matters

Guardianship Proceedings

Fiduciary Litigation

Motion Practice

Trial Advocacy

Courtroom Litigation

Civil Litigation

Legal Research & Writing

Case Strategy Development

Client Counseling

Mediation & Settlement Negotiation

Team Leadership

Attorney Mentorship

Project Management

Department Operations

Benefits:

401(k) with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Referral Program