Job Description

Job Description

Estate Planning Attorney

A well-established and client-focused boutique estate planning law firm is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to join its growing practice. The organization is known for its sophisticated estate planning counsel, personalized client service, and ability to make complex legal and financial concepts understandable. This opportunity offers hands-on mentoring, client interaction, business development, and a clear path toward partnership within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Estate Planning Attorney will be responsible for developing and implementing customized estate plans while advising individuals, families, business owners, farmers, and high-net-worth clients on estate, tax, and business planning strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Meet with individuals, families, business owners, farmers, and high-net-worth individuals to understand their goals and develop customized estate plans
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• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, business succession plans, and related estate planning documents
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• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on advanced estate, tax, and business planning strategies
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• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and professional referral partners
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• Explain complex legal and financial concepts in a clear, approachable, and understandable manner
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• Assist clients with strategies designed to facilitate wealth transfer, preserve family harmony, and minimize overall tax burdens
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• Develop and cultivate a personal book of business through relationships with clients and professional referral partners
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• Participate in comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing mentorship to develop advanced estate planning skills
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• Work toward established performance and revenue goals as part of a long-term path toward partnership
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Required Qualifications:

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• 1–4 years of legal experience; estate planning experience preferred but not required
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• J.D. from an accredited law school
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• Licensed or eligible for admission to practice law in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota
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• Strong interest in estate planning, tax strategy, and business planning
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• Educational background or professional experience in accounting, taxation, finance, business, or a related field strongly preferred
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• Excellent analytical, legal drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills
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• Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities
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• Collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional client service
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• Ability to build and maintain strong client and professional relationships
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• Desire to build a long-term legal career with the goal of becoming a partner
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This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career estate planning attorney seeking hands-on development, meaningful client relationships, business development opportunities, and a clear path toward partnership within a respected and growing boutique practice. For immediate consideration, please contact Kyle Meyer directly.

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