Estate Planning Attorney

Join Stone Bybee & Associates, PLLC

At Stone Bybee & Associates, our mission is to provide clients with more than just legal services we build lifelong relationships rooted in trust, care, and guidance. We’re passionate about building lifelong relationships, not treating anyone like a number. Every client who walks through our doors is our #1 priority, and we take pride in making them feel seen, heard, and cared for. If you’re an attorney who values connection as much as competence, this is the place for you.

The Role

The Lateral Associate Attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys to provide sophisticated estate planning strategies for individuals, families, and business owners. The ideal candidate will have experience handling client consultations, drafting estate planning documents, managing matters independently, and maintaining strong client relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to expand expertise in advanced estate planning, business succession planning, and tax planning while contributing to the continued growth of the firm.

What You’ll Do

The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the firm and requirements of job change.)

Estate Planning

Participating in prospective and existing client appointments, including, without limitation, initial consultations, review & update consultations, design meetings, and executions of documents.

Preparing, or learning to prepare, all basic estate planning documents, including, without limitation, revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, advance directives (aka living wills), financial and health care powers of attorney, marital property agreements, real property transfer deeds, design flowcharts, affidavits / certificates of trust, organ donor forms, and other related documents and forms.

Preparing, or learning to prepare, advanced estate planning documents, including, without limitation, business entities (corporations, limited partnerships, LLCs, etc.), irrevocable trusts (ILITs, Gifting Trusts, Dynasty Trusts), and charitable planning vehicles (CRTs, CLTs, etc.).

Business Planning

Reviewing, preparing and coordinating all business formation and governance documents, including, without limitation, articles of incorporation / organization, bylaws / operating agreements, partnership agreements, various corporate contracts, buy-sell agreements, business sales and closing, and other related documents and forms.

Providing legal advice to business owners on both general and complex issues that affect businesses, such as income and estate taxation, business transactions, intellectual property rights, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, business succession, and related issues.

Assisting and advising business owners on the design and implementation of corporate structures, policies, objectives and procedures for business operations.

Drafting, reviewing, completing, and filing legal documents related to general business operations.

Negotiating contract terms, transactions, and settlements on behalf of businesses and their owners.

Research and counseling of business regarding compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws.

Tax Planning

Review of documents, including tax returns, to gather information needed for analysis and research on various income and estate tax issues.

Preparing, or learning to prepare, critical analysis of transactions or estates to identify opportunities to defer, mitigate, or eliminate taxes (income and estate).

Participating in comprehensive case design to identify potential tax solutions and preparation of comparative models to determine final recommendations.

Preparing, or learning to prepare, documents related to the implementation of selected tax solutions.

Monitoring and maintaining progress of the implementation of various tax solutions.

Other

Research and resolution of legal disputes through the analysis of relevant laws, argument development, evidence collection, and legal representation.

Gather, review and organize client data regarding assets, beneficiaries, trustees, agents, other representatives, and disposition provisions.

Analyze client and business information as needed to generate flow charts, reports, and recommendations on case design.

Manage multiple clients, cases, and legal activities that carry varying deadlines.

Assess any opportunities to refer client to affiliated advisors and, if client is agreeable, facilitate introductions between client and advisors.

Keep detailed notes of all meetings and phone calls (either electronically or handwritten) and make sure that notes are maintained inside the client file.

Meet periodically with the Partners to discuss case status reports, specific client matters, technical questions, and skills development.

Supervise support staff, including paralegals, in related practice areas.

Serve as Notary Public as required.

Performing administrative duties relating to the operational affairs of the firm at the direction of management team.

Mentorship and training from partners on advanced estate, tax, and business matters

A clear roadmap for professional development and career growth

Opportunities to expand your skills in both transactional and planning work

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) opportunities to support your growth

Pathways toward future advancement within the firm

What We’re Looking For

Licensed attorney in Nevada and in good standing

5+ years of experience in advance estate planning, LLM, CPA, Asset Protection and Tax experience

Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Experience handling client meetings and managing matters independently

Ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and compassionate manner

Highly organized with strong time management skills

Professional, team-oriented, and growth-minded

Commitment to providing exceptional client service

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with advanced estate planning, contracts, tax techniques

Knowledge of business succession planning strategies

Familiarity with estate planning and case management software

Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families LL.M. in Taxation or related tax planning experience is a plus

Benefits

401(k) Plus Match

Paid Time Off

Firm-paid health benefits (except vision) for employees only

Performance based compensation bonus

Why Join Us

At Stone Bybee & Associates, you’ll do meaningful, sophisticated work while being supported by a collaborative team. If you want to grow your career in a place that values both excellence and people, this is the place to do it.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stone Bybee & Associates, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Accessibility Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or need immediate communication, please contact us at careers@nvestateplan.com.