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April 20, 2026

Chicago - Trusts & Estates Associate

Trusts & Estates
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

New York City, Chicago

Chicago - Trusts & Estates Associate

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPNew York City, Chicago

Practice area

Trusts & Estates

PQE

1-3 years

Locations

New York City, New York | Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position within the Trusts & Estates practice group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
  • Work location options include Chicago or New York.
  • Requires 1-3 years of prior experience in estate planning.
  • Responsibilities include managing a wide range of Trusts & Estates transactions.
  • Direct interaction with clients and engagement with opposing counsel are key aspects of the role.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Robust academic credentials are essential, including a background or coursework in estate and gift taxation.
  • The practice focuses on developing personalized strategies for clients' financial and legacy planning.
  • The hiring salary range for this position is $225,000 - $260,000.
  • A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Last updated: June 6, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • George Webster
    Top recruiter for this opening

    George Webster

    Legal Recruiter

    Marsden

    Why talk to George Webster?

    Riccardo Caggia joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Debt Finance group.

    I had the pleasure of working with George and I was genuinely impressed by his sharp understanding of the market, thoughtful approach, and consistent professionalism; he was highly responsive, transparent, and genuinely focused on aligning opportunities with my long-term goals, making the process both efficient and seamless. I would readily recommend him to anyone seeking a strategic and reliable recruiter.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Riccardo Caggia

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan McNish

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Aida Kimiagar joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I had an amazing experience working with Greg. He was very professional and took the time to thoroughly understand my career goals and aspirations, ensuring that the opportunities he presented were aligned with my objectives. He was always accessible and responsive, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Greg also provided invaluable insights and advice, which ultimately led me to secure a position that perfectly matches my skills and ambitions.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Aida Kimiagar

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Chesley Swann, Esq. joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Investment Funds group.

    Kally is extremely professional, personable, and experienced. She provided in-depth market information and useful career advice. Being able to speak with a recruiter that had actual funds market experience and know-how made a difference. In total, Kally was a pleasure to work with.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chesley Swann, Esq.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Peter Evangelatos joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Jessica was a pleasure to work with. She is always responsive, thorough, and professional. Throughout the pandemic, Jessica made sure the interview process continued without a hitch. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a lateral move.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Peter Evangelatos

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • George Webster
    Top recruiter for this opening

    George Webster

    Legal Recruiter

    Marsden

    Why talk to George Webster?

    Riccardo Caggia joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Debt Finance group.

    I had the pleasure of working with George and I was genuinely impressed by his sharp understanding of the market, thoughtful approach, and consistent professionalism; he was highly responsive, transparent, and genuinely focused on aligning opportunities with my long-term goals, making the process both efficient and seamless. I would readily recommend him to anyone seeking a strategic and reliable recruiter.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Riccardo Caggia

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan McNish

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Aida Kimiagar joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I had an amazing experience working with Greg. He was very professional and took the time to thoroughly understand my career goals and aspirations, ensuring that the opportunities he presented were aligned with my objectives. He was always accessible and responsive, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Greg also provided invaluable insights and advice, which ultimately led me to secure a position that perfectly matches my skills and ambitions.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Aida Kimiagar

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Chesley Swann, Esq. joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Investment Funds group.

    Kally is extremely professional, personable, and experienced. She provided in-depth market information and useful career advice. Being able to speak with a recruiter that had actual funds market experience and know-how made a difference. In total, Kally was a pleasure to work with.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chesley Swann, Esq.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Peter Evangelatos joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Jessica was a pleasure to work with. She is always responsive, thorough, and professional. Throughout the pandemic, Jessica made sure the interview process continued without a hitch. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a lateral move.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Peter Evangelatos

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City