Marketing/Staff Attorney

Benefits

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Gain opportunities for professional growth in both legal and marketing fields.
• Make a meaningful impact on clients' lives through estate planning.

Job Summary
We are a growing law firm seeking a detailed, motivated, and hard-working self-starting attorney to join our North Dakota office. As a Marketing/Staff Attorney, you will play a crucial role in both our legal and marketing efforts, helping to expand our client base and enhance our firm's brand awareness.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Development: Build strong relationships with potential and existing clients, educating them on our firm's services and value.
• Client Education: Guide clients through estate planning options, including wills, trusts, and advanced planning strategies, ensuring they understand their choices and implications.
• Estate Plan Review & Updates: Regularly review and update estate plans to align with changes in clients’ circumstances, goals, and current best practices for estate and tax planning strategies.
• Asset Titling & Allocation: Assist clients in properly titling and structuring assets to implement their estate plans effectively and in a tax-efficient manner.
• Trust & Probate Administration: Provide legal guidance on trust administration and probate processes following a client’s passing.
• Professional Collaboration: Work closely with financial advisors, insurance professionals, accountants, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive estate planning.
• Marketing & Business Development: Enhance the firm’s brand presence through networking, speaking engagements, and other marketing efforts.
• Team Collaboration & Compliance: Work alongside paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership to maintain adherence to firm policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Dakota and/or Montana.
• Willingness to travel statewide for client meetings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide clear, compassionate guidance in high-stress or emotional situations.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Passion for estate planning and helping clients achieve their goals.
• Experience in estate and business planning law is preferred but not required - willing to train the right candidate.