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Estate Planning Attorney - Edwardsville, IL

Cordell & Cordell

  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Some flexibility in schedule and daily location is available; daily in-office presence is generally required because of regular client consults and document signings. . Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including: 100% Employer paid health premiums and incentives for wellness program participation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEdwardsville, IL

    Description

    Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.
     

     Estate Planning Attorney

    Cordell & Cordell is seeking an experienced full-time Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration attorney.    

    Job Highlight:  At Cordell & Cordell, we recruit the top talent and invest in our people to make this a destination career and provide a workplace where you can grow. Some flexibility in schedule and daily location is available; daily in-office presence is generally required because of regular client consults and document signings.  

    Job Description: Your role of Attorney would include the following:    

    • Perform initial consultations with clients and perform subsequent management of caseload generated by same.  
    • 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 Experience: 

    • 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. 

     Preferred Experience  

    • 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 is a plus.  

    Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including: 

    • 100% Employer paid health premiums and incentives for wellness program participation 
    • Employer paid dental premiums
    • Employer paid Life, LTD & STD premiums.  



     
    Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:
    We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
    • 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
    • Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!

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