Estate Planning Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Portland, OR. The successful candidate will have over five years of experience in estate planning, including drafting wills and trusts, estate administration, and advising on tax strategies. This role requires expertise in estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws, along with strong interpersonal skills to foster client relationships.

Duties

• Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives.
• Draft estate planning documents tailored to client needs.
• Conduct client consultations and develop tax minimization strategies.
• Manage trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings.
• Stay informed on changes to estate and tax laws.
• Coordinate with financial advisors and accountants on planning strategies.
• Support clients with gifting strategies and charitable planning.
• Handle guardianship and conservatorship matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in Oregon and/or Washington.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estate planning and administration.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws related to estates and trusts.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters independently.
• LL.M. in Taxation or CFP designation is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in Oregon and/or Washington.

Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent client communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Firm issued laptop and at-home office setup assistance.
• Professional headshot.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Casual office dress code when not client-facing.

The firm offers legal solutions to its clients' complex legal problems in the states of Washington and Oregon. Its areas of practice include business law, family law, employment law, collaborative law, criminal law, probate and estate law, real estate law, and bankruptcy. It has offices located in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Five of its attorneys were included in the list of Best Lawyers in America 2021.