Estate Planning Attorney

Sandahl & Damhof; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay salary

Incentive bonuses

Health and dental insurance

Paid Holidays

401K match

State and Local Bar Association Dues Paid

Support for professional development

Job summary

Sandahl & Damhof in Bloomington, Minnesota is seeking a dedicated estate planning attorney. The role emphasizes a hands-on approach to planning and administration, requiring a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice in Minnesota. Responsibilities include client meetings, legal strategy formulation, and estate administration. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
• Experience in wealth management, business law, and real estate law are preferred but not required.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss their needs and goals.
• Identify the appropriate legal strategy to meet the client’s goals.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters.
• Explain complex legal ideas to clients in an easy-to-understand way.
• Manage and prioritize case work, ensuring timely communication.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Communication (verbal and written)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Minnesota

Job description

Are you a driven, independent, and dedicated attorney looking to make a significant impact on clients' lives? Sandahl & Damhof is seeking an estate planning and estate administration attorney to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota.

We value attributes such as judgement, accountability, and fit above years of experience, believing that a team of people with a shared vision can best further the goals of our clients and our firm. Successful candidates understand our clients need a hands-on, holistic approach to estate planning, not just form documents and canned advice.

We are growing fast and searching for a full-time attorney to help us succeed.

Location

Hybrid. Three to four days in-person at our office in Bloomington, Minnesota with at least one dedicated WFH day per week.

Office Hours

• Monday through Thursday: 9am to 5pm
• Friday: 9am to 2pm

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss their needs and goals. Most initial meetings are held remotely by phone or Zoom, with occasional in-person meetings
• Identify the appropriate legal strategy to meet the client’s goals and make recommendations
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial intake meeting to final distribution of the estate
• Explain complex legal ideas and details of the estate plan to the client in an easy-to-understand way
• Be self-motivated, meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects at once, and adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to our culture of collaboration, excellence, and professionalism
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and accountability
• Manage and prioritize case work, ensuring timely and effective communication with clients and coworkers

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota
• Minimum of three years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration
• Experience in wealth management, business law, and real estate law are preferred but not required
• Strong leadership and case management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy

Benefits

• Competitive base pay salary, negotiable based on experience and current book of business
• Incentive bonuses based on key performance indicators
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• State and Local Bar Association Dues Paid
• Support of your professional development and continuing legal education