Description

At Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec & Hoff, Ltd., you'll work with successful families, entrepreneurs, and closely held business owners on complex estate planning, wealth preservation, business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and related tax matters, while enjoying a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted, supported, and encouraged to build lasting client relationships.

Our practice is relationship-driven. Clients stay with us for decades, often across multiple generations. You'll have direct client responsibility, work on complex matters, and have the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to our clients.

Whether you're looking to continue growing an existing practice or simply want to focus on practicing law at a high level, we offer a place where experienced attorneys can build a long-term career.

In this role, you will:

• Design sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Draft simple to complex estate plans, business succession plans, charitable planning strategies, gifting strategies, tax strategies, and all related estate planning documents.
• Prepare estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Counsel trustees, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries through trust and estate administration.
• Build long-term client relationships based on thoughtful advice and exceptional service.

Why attorneys enjoy practicing here:

• Sophisticated, intellectually challenging work in a calm environment that respects your work-life balance.
• Direct client relationships and meaningful responsibility.
• A collaborative team that values mentorship and sharing ideas.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Strong administrative support so attorneys can focus on practicing law.
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance, 401(k), paid CLE, bar dues, paid vacation, and holidays.
• A genuine opportunity for long-term professional growth and leadership.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois.
• Approximately 5–10 years of experience practicing estate planning and has substantial experience serving high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Experience with trust and estate administration.
• Experience preparing  estate, gift, fiduciary, or related tax returns.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage client matters while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and continuing to deepen technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business succession planning.
• LL.M. in Taxation, CPA, or comparable tax background.
• Existing referral relationships or a portable book of business (welcome but not required).