Attorney

Bodman Law Firm; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodman Law Firm in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced attorney in estate, tax and business planning to work in Bodman’s Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids office.

We welcome attorneys who strive for the highest quality legal work, superior client service and a strong work ethic, and who will share in the pride of our recognized practice.

Qualifications

• JD degree and Michigan state bar admission required.
• Minimum five years of legal experience.
• Experience in estate, tax and business planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estate planning documents including revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts (GST/Dynasty trusts/GRATs/QPRTs, etc.), as well as prenuptial agreements.
• Handle estate and trust administration work.
• Advise clients regarding estate, gift, and income tax matters.
• Advise clients regarding corporate matters and prepare formation and governance documents, including operating agreements and buy-sell agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and professional advisors.
• Manage multiple large projects with significant client interaction and exceptional communication.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Department: Attorney

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Detroit, MI

Description

We are seeking an experienced attorney in all aspects of estate, tax and business planning matters to work in Bodman’s Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids office.

We welcome candidates that embrace a commitment to the highest quality legal work, superior client service and strong work ethic. We are proud of our work and expect attorneys who join us will share that same pride.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing estate planning documents, including revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts (GST/Dynasty trusts/GRATs/QPRTs, etc.), as well as prenuptial agreements.
• Handling estate and trust administration work.
• Conducting legal research and advising clients regarding estate, gift, and income tax matters.
• Advising clients regarding corporate matters and preparing formation and governance documents, including operating agreements and buy-sell agreements.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients and professional advisors.
• Managing multiple large projects with significant client interaction and exceptional communication.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous tasks to complete them efficiently.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualified candidates will have at least five years of legal experience.

Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Michigan state bar are required.