Estate Planning Attorney

Job Description

Are you a driven, independent, and dedicated attorney looking to make a significant impact on clients' lives? Sandahl & Damhof is seeking an estate planning and estate administration attorney to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota.

We value attributes such as judgement, accountability, and fit above years of experience, believing that a team of people with a shared vision can best further the goals of our clients and our firm. Successful candidates understand our clients need a hands‑on, holistic approach to estate planning, not just form documents and canned advice.

About Us: At Sandahl & Damhof, we are more than just legal experts; we partner with our clients to help secure their family's future. Recently named Minnesota's Best Estate Planning Law Firm by Star Tribune readers, we provide estate and tax planning services for families with a net worth of $2 million to $10 million, focusing on building meaningful relationships with our clients.

Our firm has a multi-disciplined team, providing personalized advice in areas that touch on our clients’ estate planning needs.

We are growing fast and searching for a full‑time attorney to help us succeed.

Learn more about us at:

Hybrid. The majority of hours will be remote with occasional in‑person client meetings at our office in Bloomington, Minnesota.

• Monday through Thursday: 9am to 5pm
• Friday: 9am to 2pm

• Meet with clients to discuss their needs and goals. Most initial meetings are held remotely by phone or Zoom, with occasional in‑person meetings.
• Identify the appropriate legal strategy to meet the client’s goals and make recommendations.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial intake meeting to final distribution of the estate.
• Explain complex legal ideas and details of the estate plan to the client in an easy‑to‑understand way.
• Be self‑motivated, meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects at once, and adapt to changes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Contribute to our culture of collaboration, excellence, and professionalism.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and accountability.
• Manage and prioritize case work, ensuring timely and effective communication with clients and coworkers.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota.
• Minimum of three years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
• Experience in wealth management, business law, and real estate law are preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and case management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy.
• Competitive base pay salary, negotiable based on experience and current book of business.
• Incentive bonuses based on key performance indicators.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401K match.
• State and Local Bar Association Dues Paid.
• Support of your professional development and continuing legal education.

Interested in this opportunity? Send your cover letter and resume to to take the first step towards joining our team. We will carefully review each application and contact potential candidates for further discussions.

Join Sandahl & Damhof today and be a part of shaping the future of estate planning excellence!

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Legal

Industries:
Law Practice