Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Pay: $190,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded full-service business law platform with a strong reputation for sophisticated, client-focused legal work.
• Build your trusts and estates practice while working with individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners on meaningful estate planning matters.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility while keeping you connected to a collaborative legal team.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys across a broad range of practice areas and benefit from a platform designed to support long-term professional growth.
• Take on substantive work in estate planning, trusts, probate, and related matters with the resources of an established law firm behind you.
• Be part of a firm that embraces technology, innovation, professional development, and community involvement.

Location: Portland, Oregon — Hybrid, offering the flexibility of remote work combined with in-office collaboration.

Note: Must have an active Oregon Bar license and 1+ year of directly relevant trusts and estates or estate planning experience.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized full-service business law firm serving businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals, investors, and organizations with sophisticated, practical legal counsel. Our team is committed to delivering excellent client service, developing innovative solutions, and helping our attorneys build rewarding long-term careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise individuals, families, business owners, and other clients on sophisticated estate planning matters.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist with trust administration, probate, estate administration, and related matters.
• Analyze client goals and develop practical, tax-efficient estate planning strategies.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and professionals across complementary practice areas.
• Communicate directly with clients and help guide them through complex estate planning and administration issues.
• Conduct legal research and provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented counsel.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, responsiveness, and client service.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon Bar license required.
• 1+ year of trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, or closely related experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Collaborative, professional approach with a genuine interest in developing a long-term trusts and estates practice.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do meaningful legal work for sophisticated clients while developing your practice within a collaborative and highly respected legal environment. Our team values professional growth, practical problem-solving, innovation, and strong client relationships. With hybrid flexibility, broad firm resources, and opportunities to work alongside attorneys across multiple disciplines, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in trusts and estates.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance