Estate Planning Associate Attorney

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded full-service law firm serving individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Idaho. The firm has a long history of providing sophisticated legal counsel across a broad range of practice areas, while maintaining a strong commitment to personalized, client-focused service.

With a team of experienced attorneys across transactional, litigation, real estate, business, and private-client practices, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters while benefiting from a collaborative and collegial environment.

The firm's Trusts & Estates practice advises individuals and families on comprehensive estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related fiduciary matters. Attorneys have the opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term client relationships and handle sophisticated estate planning matters with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estate planning attorney seeking to join a respected Idaho practice with strong resources, an established client base, sophisticated work, and long-term growth potential.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off and holidays
Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Meaningful client interaction and substantive legal work
Opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement
Supportive team environment with experienced attorneys and professional staff
Work-life balance and a commitment to maintaining a positive workplace culture

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 5-10 years of experience who enjoys sophisticated estate planning, meaningful client relationships, and working collaboratively with a team of experienced attorneys and professionals.

Responsibilities
Advise individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients on comprehensive estate planning strategies.
Draft and review sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related instruments.
Develop estate plans addressing wealth preservation, asset protection, tax considerations, business succession, and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Counsel clients regarding probate, trust administration, and estate settlement matters.
Assist with estate and trust administration, including preparing and reviewing related legal documents and filings.
Conduct legal research and provide practical advice regarding federal and Idaho estate, gift, and trust matters.
Meet directly with clients, identify planning objectives, and translate those objectives into effective legal strategies.
Manage matters independently while collaborating with partners, attorneys, paralegals, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals.
Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, high-quality service.
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm's estate planning practice.
Qualifications
5-10 years of relevant legal experience with a strong emphasis on estate planning and/or trusts and estates.
Active Idaho Bar admission in good standing required.
Strong experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
Experience with trust and estate administration and probate matters preferred.
Knowledge of federal and state estate, gift, and trust tax concepts preferred.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters independently while meeting deadlines.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
LLM in Taxation or an advanced tax background is a plus, but not required.

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