Trust & Estates Administrative Staff Attorney - Fargo, ND

Who We Are :

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Fredrikson & Byron has an opportunity for a staff attorney in its Trust & Estates Department, which works to assist individuals, families and family offices to creatively and effectively plan for the distribution of property between generations and to charitable organizations.

Overview :

Fredrikson & Byron's Trusts and Estates Department is seeking a Trusts and Estates Administration Staff Attorney to join its well-regarded and growing Trusts and Estates team. Our clients consist of high net-worth individuals and families, along with their closely-held businesses, trusts and foundations. A successful candidate will have the ability and skill set to comfortably manage the administration and management of complex and high value trusts and estates, as well build out a trust administration practice. This position will require the candidate to prepare and supervise others in preparing tax returns and accountings; work collaboratively with trustees (corporate and familial), outside accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals; lead the probate and trust administration process; track and assist in preparing annual notices and payments; and supervise a team with similar tasks.

Preferred candidates will have :

• 2 to 10 years of estate planning and administration experience
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of other trusts and estates administration specialists
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in the state of Minnesota or North Dakota.

This role will be based in Minneapolis or Fargo.

Our Benefits :

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security and Medicare planning, 401k / Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

Applying for This Position :

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com / careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter. resume and legal transcript. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.

We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.

About Fredrikson :

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm's 350+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world : Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and / or federal laws