Estate Planning & Administration Attorney

Dunn Carney LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunn Carney LLP’s Estate Planning Group is seeking an attorney with 8–12 years of experience handling Oregon and Washington matters to join our collaborative, mid-sized firm where your work will have direct client impact.

The ideal candidate will handle high-level estate planning and administration matters, manage their own caseload, communicate effectively with clients, and collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of estate planning and probate experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon probate and trust laws; Washington experience a plus.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Oregon State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate, trust, and tax planning strategies.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
• Handle probate and trust administration matters from start to finish.
• Meet with clients to assess goals and develop tailored legal solutions.
• Develop new client relationships and take on new matters.
• Conduct legal research and stay up to date on changes in relevant law.
• Collaborate with support staff and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Estate planning

Client communication

Legal research

Time management

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Oregon State Bar admission (Washington a plus)

Job description

Dunn Carney LLP’s Estate Planning Group is growing and we are seeking an attorney with 8-12 years of experience handling Oregon and Washington matters. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in a collaborative, mid-sized firm where your work will have direct client impact.

The ideal candidate is skilled in handling high-level, sophisticated estate planning and administration matters and has the capacity and interest to take on new clients and matters. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing their own caseload, communicating effectively with clients, and handling estate matters with professionalism and care. We welcome candidates who would bring an established practice assistant or paralegal with them.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate, trust, and tax planning strategies
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
• Handle probate and trust administration matters from start to finish
• Meet with clients to assess goals and develop tailored legal solutions
• Develop new client relationships and take on new matters
• Conduct legal research and stay up to date on changes in relevant law
• Collaborate with support staff and maintain accurate records

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented attorney who takes ownership of their work and is committed to delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications:

• 8–12 years of estate planning and probate experience; some book of business preferred
• Strong knowledge of Oregon probate and trust laws (similar experience with Washington law a plus)
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environmentConfidence in client interaction and collaboration with colleagues
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Oregon State Bar (Washington State Bar Association admission a plus, but not required)

Why Dunn Carney

We offer more than just interesting work; we offer a place to build a career. You will be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where attorneys are encouraged to grow, take initiative, and develop their practice.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds. That commitment strengthens our firm, our client relationships, and our community.

Dunn Carney LLP is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status.