Estate Planning Attorney - Path to Partnership

Orion Placement; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an attorney with 1+ year tax or estate planning experience to design customized plans for families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.

You will draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession plans, collaborate with senior attorneys on advanced tax strategies, and develop your own client relationships with an eye toward partnership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed or eligible for admission to practice in South Dakota; ability to support MN/IA matters.
• 1+ years of tax or estate planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals, families, business owners, and agricultural clients to understand goals and develop customized estate plans.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, succession plans, and related estate planning documents.
• Work alongside senior attorneys on advanced estate tax, business succession, asset protection, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Apply tax, accounting, and financial knowledge to complex estate planning matters.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, accountants, financial advisors, and other professional referral partners.
• Help clients understand sophisticated legal and financial concepts in a clear and approachable way.
• Build and cultivate a book of business as you progress in your career.
• Take on increasing responsibility with a clear opportunity to grow into a future leadership and partnership role.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client communication

Business development

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Confidential Employer in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an attorney with 1+ year tax or estate planning experience to design customized plans for families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.

You will draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession plans, collaborate with senior attorneys on advanced tax strategies, and develop your own client relationships with an eye toward partnership.