Attorney - Estate Planning

Bodman PLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodman PLC is seeking an experienced attorney to handle estate, tax and business planning matters across Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids offices. Candidates should have a JD and Michigan state bar admission, with at least five years of legal experience and a strong client-service mindset.

The role involves advising on estate planning, trust administration, and corporate governance, with emphasis on persuasive communication and project management across multiple large matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of legal experience.
• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Michigan state bar are required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Estate planning

Tax knowledge

Business planning

Legal research

Client relations

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor

Michigan Bar Admission

Job description

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.

Department: Attorney

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.