Associate - Trust & Estates

Henson & Efron, a medium-sized law firm, located in Minneapolis has an immediate full-time opening for a Trust & Estate Associate with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Summary

Trusts and estates associate attorney with 3-5 years of relevant experience in estate planning, wealth planning strategies, guardianships, conservatorships, probate, and estate administration. The position will focus on working with individuals, families, and fiduciaries across a range of estate and tax planning, business succession planning, trusts, estate administration, and guardianship/conservatorship matters. May also require work on contested estate administration matters, business succession planning matters, and collaborating with others in the firm. This role requires a detail-oriented person who is a self-starter with polished client service skills and the ability to organize, set priorities, and to follow up on priorities while communicating with clients and colleagues informed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Planning, structuring, and drafting of estate plan documents for a range of clients, including those with a high-net worth.

· Drafting probate documents and advocating for clients at estate-related court hearings.

Minimum Requirements:

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

· Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills.

· Proven ability to effectively handle multiple projects with different timelines.

· Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

· Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients and to convey complex concepts clearly.

· Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Experience in drafting and implementing estate plans, wealth planning strategies, conservatorships, guardianships, and probate-related documents.

· Experience in counseling fiduciaries in estate and trust settlement and administration and representing clients in connection with probate matters.

Confidentiality Requirements:

This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained in strict adherence with all relevant ethical duties.

Education and Experience

· Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

· Looking for a candidate with three to five years of relevant experience.

· We are willing to consider candidates with more than five years of experience.

· Licensed to practice in MN and bar membership in good standing.

Work Environment

· Ability to work as needed to meet position responsibilities and deadlines.

· Ability to coordinate with legal staff and attorneys as a team in collaborative workplace environment.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Job Type – Full Time

Work Location – Minneapolis, MN

Compensation – Commensurate with experience and skill.

Schedule – Monday through Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All clients and employees not vaccinated need to wear a mask if not vaccinated.

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Associate: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location