Description:

Description:
Stinson LLP is seeking an Associate with at least five years of experience to join the Tax, Trusts & Estates Division in our Minneapolis office.

Stinson's Tax, Trusts & Estates attorneys represent individuals, executives, families, closely held businesses, charitable organizations, and individual and corporate fiduciaries. We are dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries navigate the complexities of wealth preservation and transfer. We design and implement sophisticated, highly customized estate and gift planning strategies that align with each client's unique personal, financial, and philanthropic objectives — all with a keen focus on maximizing tax efficiency.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in Minnesota or eligible to waive in, have at least five years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration, and have a strong interest in drafting. Qualified applicants will possess excellent academic credentials; strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills; the ability to convey complex concepts clearly; and a proven ability to handle multiple projects with different teams and timelines.

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health plans
  • Medical savings accounts
  • Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
  • Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
  • Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this position is $245,000–$275,000. This range is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at https://www.stinson.com/careers-current-opportunities. Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and a writing sample. For questions, contact recruiting@stinson.com. Please submit your application no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

For information about Stinson, visit us at www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com/.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.

By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States.