Estate Planning Attorney

Amundsen Davis, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to customize sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of relevant experience and strong writing abilities, with a focus on fiduciary income tax returns as a plus. This full-time position offers benefits including medical and vision insurance, a 401(k), and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in trusts and estates law.
• Experience planning for high-net-worth individuals.
• Grounding in tax law or interest in working on taxable estates.

Responsibilities

• Customize estate plans for clients.
• Collaborate with a legal team to address client needs.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Ability to work well on a team

Knowledge of fiduciary income tax returns

Experience customizing sophisticated estate plans

Education

Licensed attorney in Wisconsin

Job description

Experienced Legal Recruiting Manager with a background as both an in-house and agency recruiter. We are hiring attorneys!

Amundsen Davis LLC seeks a trusts and estates attorney to work in the firm's Milwaukee or Brookfield, WI office. Candidate must be licensed in Wisconsin and have seven or more years of experience customizing sophisticated estate plans for clients; emphasis on planning for high-net-worth individuals and experience with fiduciary income tax returns preferred. A tax background or a desire to work on taxable estates is a plus. A solid work ethic, ability to work well on a team, and strong writing skills are also required.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript and two writing samples.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full‑service business law firm comprised of 250 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. It is one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, and its attorneys bring entrepreneurial thinking to meet clients’ needs creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles transactional, labor‑and‑employment, and litigation matters for companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family‑care‑giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance