Estate Planning and Business Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney with 3-4 years of estate planning or business practice experience to join their Findlay, Ohio office.

Duties

• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills and trusts.
• Advise clients on estate planning strategies and tax considerations.
• Assist with trust and estate administration, including probate filings.
• Conduct legal research related to estate, tax, and trust matters.
• Collaborate with partners on complex estate planning matters.
• Communicate with clients and professionals involved in planning processes.
• Maintain organized client files and ensure legal compliance.
• Participate in client meetings and develop tailored estate planning recommendations.
• Prepare and manage entity formation documents for various business structures.
• Draft corporate governance documents and conduct UCC filings.
• Conduct legal due diligence and summarize findings.
• Review and monitor legislation impacting services and processes.
• Draft transactional documents, including purchase agreements.
• Conduct legal research related to business matters.
• Collaborate with partners on business organization and transactions.
• Communicate with clients and professionals in business processes.
• Participate in client meetings and address client needs.

Requirements

• Strong sense of service to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to grow and learn.
• Strong professionalism and work ethic.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Collegial work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and skill development.

Founded in the late 1840s, this law firm has more than 75 attorneys. They are located in Toledo, Columbus, Findlay and Novi. Their practice groups include business law, business litigation, bankruptcy and creditors? rights, education, construction law, environmental, public law, real estate law, tax, solid waste management, professional liability, non-profit, tax exempt, immigration, health care, estate planning, trust and probate and fire, casualty and catastrophic claims. The firm is committed to serving its clients to the best of its abilities.