Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Portland, Oregon metro area (relocation candidates welcome)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the role:

We are a small, client-focused law firm seeking an experienced Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney to join our team. This is an opportunity for an accomplished practitioner to take on a leadership role — managing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and helping shape the future direction of our trusts and estates practice. This position is partnership track for the right candidate.

Compensation:

$150,000 - 180000 yearly

Responsibilities:

What you'll do:

• Advise clients on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related matters

• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents

• Manage and grow a portfolio of client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on complex and sensitive matters

• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of associates and support staff

• Exercise sound judgment on when to escalate, consult, or bring in outside expertise

• Collaborate with firm leadership on practice development and business growth

Qualifications:

What we're looking for:

• At least 5 years of substantive experience practicing trusts and estates law

• A strong working knowledge of estate planning and probate, paired with the intellectual honesty to recognize the limits of that knowledge — comfortable saying "I don't know, let me find out" rather than guessing

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships , with the interpersonal skill to navigate emotionally sensitive family and financial matters

• Experience supervising or mentoring other attorneys or staff

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Active license to practice law in Oregon (or eligibility for prompt admission)

• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Portland metro area

• Preference given to candidates also licensed in California or Washington

What Sets a Great Candidate Apart

• A collaborative mindset suited to a small firm environment, where flexibility and shared ownership of outcomes matter

• Genuine interest in long-term client relationships rather than transactional work

• A track record of developing junior talent

About Company
What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, PTO

• A collegial, low-bureaucracy environment with real influence over how the practice is run

• Relocation assistance, if appropriate