Trusts & Estates Staff Attorney (2-10 Years Experience) (Multiple Locations) - Fargo, ND

Fredrikson & Byron; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k and profit-sharing plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron seeks a Trusts and Estates Administration Staff Attorney to join the Trusts & Estates team in Minneapolis or Fargo. The role will manage complex trusts and estates, supervise staff, and collaborate with trustees, accountants, and financial advisors to support high-net-worth clients and their families.

Ideal candidates will have 2–10 years of estate planning and administration experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and an active U.S.

Qualifications

• 2 to 10 years of estate planning and administration experience.
• Strong organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of other trusts and estates administration specialists.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in Minnesota or North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration and management of complex and high-value trusts and estates.
• Prepare and supervise others in preparing tax returns and accountings.
• Collaborate with trustees, outside accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Lead probate and trust administration process and track annual notices and payments.
• Supervise a team with similar tasks.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Supervisory/leadership

Strong academic background

Education

J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School

Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking a Trusts and Estates Administration Staff Attorney to join our well-regarded and growing Trusts & Estates team in our Minneapolis or Fargo office. Our clients consist of high net-worth individuals and families, along with their closely-held businesses, trusts and foundations. A successful candidate will have the ability and skill set to comfortably manage the administration and management of complex and high value trusts and estates, as well build out a trust administration practice. This position will require the candidate to prepare and supervise others in preparing tax returns and accountings; work collaboratively with trustees (corporate and familial), outside accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals; lead the probate and trust administration process; track and assist in preparing annual notices and payments; and supervise a team with similar tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2 to 10 years of estate planning and administration experience
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of other trusts and estates administration specialists
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in the state of Minnesota or North Dakota

Our Benefits:

• Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more!
• Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.