Wealth and Succession Planning Attorney

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. seeks an attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join its active and highly collaborative Wealth and Succession Planning Group.

Burke Warren is an independent, full-service Chicago law firm with 70-plus attorneys representing clients locally, nationally, and worldwide. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and collegial culture. If you are smart, friendly, eager to learn, and looking for a  “forever firm” with a good work-life balance and plenty of opportunity for growth and leadership, we want to hear from you.  

The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of trusts and estates experience working with high net-worth individuals in the drafting of wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts and other estate planning documents. Ideally, the candidate also would have experience with decedent's estates, gift tax returns and estate tax returns. Familiarity with family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, installment sales, and other related transactions helpful. Should have a basic and growing understanding of state and federal tax laws.

Desired Skills and Requirements:

  • Financial knowledge
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Strong academic credentials


The candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, and must be admitted to, and in good standing with the Illinois Bar. 

If you are interested, then please e-mail your resume and a cover letter to Burke Warren partner Alexis Lachowicz at opportunities@burkelaw.com.

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, Burke Warren takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to any of these characteristics. Burke Warren does not tolerate discrimination of any type.

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