Associate Attorney

If you are an MN-licensed attorney who values client relationships, solving complex problems for business owners and families, and working comfortably with high-net-worth individuals, this position is for you. We are looking for a highly engaging candidate with some knowledge of estate planning and business law who is able to work on-site in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This position requires a significant level of responsibility to work independently, engage clients, and to meet deadlines. If this sounds like you, please apply!

$100,000+ (includes commissions)

• Consult with clients on estate planning and business law needs

• Draft estate planning documents, including complex trusts

• Research and draft memorandums of law for partners on various business law matters

• Attend law firm and community networking events

• Present on Estate Planning topics to the community and groups

• Strategize with Partner on how to build efficiencies in law firm management and growth

• Create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for your clients

• Communicate with clients about plans for dispersing their assets

• Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and insurance options

• Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process

• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action

• Experience in estate planning and business law, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals.

• Ability to draft complex estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

• Proven track record of effectively communicating and advising clients on asset distribution, retirement plans, and charitable giving.

• Strong analytical skills to understand client needs and strategize appropriate legal actions.

• Capability to work independently and manage a high volume of estate plans while meeting deadlines.

• Experience collaborating with paralegals and senior partners to ensure efficient civil litigation processes.

• Ability to research and draft comprehensive memorandums of law on various business law matters for partners' review and guidance.

• Excellent communication skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations

• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on on estate planning and probate law issues.

• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required

• Working knowledge of title insurance, wills, trusts.

We are a growing law firm based in White Bear Lake with a satellite office in Roseville. We provide estate planning and business law services for families and business owners in the Twin Cities and Duluth, MN area.

Gilbert Law is a boutique law firm with two attorneys and three support staff. We are growing and expanding quickly. We enjoy leveraging technology and software to streamline efficiency and to enhance the client experience. Please see our website: www.gilbertlawpllc.com.