Estate Planning Attorney

Job Title:
Estate Planning Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm based in Edina, MN, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented attorney to join its expanding estate planning division. This position involves managing a broad range of estate-related matters, including wealth preservation strategies, probate administration, and long-term legacy planning. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of four years of specialized experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to client service and legal problem-solving.

Duties:

• Draft comprehensive estate planning instruments, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney

• Develop and implement strategies for gift and estate tax minimization

• Represent clients in probate proceedings, including guardianship and conservatorship matters

• Administer trusts and estates, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and fiduciary duties

• Advise on charitable giving strategies and philanthropic planning

• Support closely held and family-owned business succession planning

• Collaborate with clients and financial advisors to create long-term wealth transfer solutions

• Monitor legal developments and apply relevant updates to client matters

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in estate planning and related legal matters

• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships with professionalism and discretion

• Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management capabilities

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Minnesota

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws

• Proficiency in legal document drafting software and estate planning tools

• Client-focused mindset with an emphasis on discretion and confidentiality

• Strategic thinking with the ability to tailor plans to individual client needs

• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across practice groups

Job Location:

• Edina, MN

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Life and disability insurance coverage

• Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Critical illness and accident insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor employer matching

• Complimentary on-site parking

This corporate and business law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients. Its major practice areas include agriculture law, banking, finance and workouts, business and corporate law, construction and lien law, real estate law, intellectual property law, homeowners association, and estate planning. The firm has received the highest rating for professional and ethical excellence from Martindale-Hubbell. Its office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.