Entry Level - Associate Attorney - Probate & Trust Administration

J MARTIN ESQ LLC; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office dog on site daily

Job summary

Jennifer Martin Attorney At Law in Lake Oswego, Oregon, seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of experience for probate and trust administration. This in-person role requires direct client interaction and collaboration with CPAs on tax matters.

The firm focuses on probate, trust administration, and estate planning with a small, collegial team and occasional court appearances. Strong communication and a proactive work style are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Oregon State Bar status or eligibility to sit for the July 2026 Oregon bar exam.
• Comfort with direct client communication.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced office where client matters take priority.
• Willingness and ability to travel to courthouses in surrounding counties.
• Accounting/finance background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate administrations from opening through closing, including petitions, asset gathering, and distributions.
• Handle trust administrations: notices, asset tracking, trustee reporting, and tax coordination.
• Assist in estate planning discussions with clients, including blended families and tax considerations.
• Support trust and probate litigation and guardianship/conservatorship proceedings as needed.
• Maintain substantial direct client contact with meetings and updates; attend hearings as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Fast-paced

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

Associate Attorney — Probate & Trust Administration, Jennifer Martin Attorney At Law in Law Lake Oswego, Oregon

Full-Time | In-Person | 0–3 Years of Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION: Lake Oswego Law Firm is hiring a full-time associate attorney with 0–3 years of experience. This is an in-person position at our Lake Oswego office. No remote or hybrid work.

ABOUT THE FIRM: The practice focuses on probate and trust administration and estate planning working closely with CPAs on tax matters, some trust and probate litigation, and guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. The firm owner is a Lewis & Clark Law graduate with a Tax LL.M. from the University of Washington. Small, collegial team. Office dog on site daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate administrations from opening through closing: petitions, identifying and gathering assets and values, preparing accountings, working with clients to identify and address creditor claims, coordination with CPAs on tax matters, and distributions.
• Handle trust administrations: Beneficiary notices and communications, asset tracking, trustee reporting, coordination with CPAs on tax matters and considerations, and distribution documentation.
• Working with clients to prepare estate plans, with blended family and tax planning considerations.
• Support some trust and probate litigation, as needed.
• Administer guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, including contested proceedings.
• Substantial direct client contact from day one — client meetings, status updates, and day-to-day case communications.
• Attend court hearings and make appearances with increasing independence.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Oregon State Bar, or sat for the July 2026 Oregon bar exam. Candidates awaiting OREGON bar results may begin as a law clerk, with advancement to the associate position contingent upon passage of the bar exam and admission to the Oregon State Bar.
• Comfort with direct client communication.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced office where effective & efficient handling of client matters is the priority.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to courthouses in Washington, Columbia, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Marion Counties.
• The practice works closely with CPAs on estate planning and administration, so a background in accounting or finance is a plus.

The position offers direct mentorship from an attorney with an active probate and trust practice. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

TO APPLY BY PROVIDING REQUESTED DOCUMENTS: Email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Failure to submit all requested documents may result in your application not being reviewed.

Feel free to email the Requested Documents to [e-mail] or call Jennifer Martin with any questions at 503-675-4369.