Closing Date: 30th July, 2026
Description:
Who we are:Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking JD students graduating in 2027 to join the Trusts & Estates Department in our Fargo office in Fall 2027.
In addition to an interest in estate planning and a background in finance, accounting, or business, we look for well-rounded individuals who have strong intellectual, problem-solving, analytical, and writing skills, and who have also participated in leadership roles in their schools or communities. Successful candidates display skills and interest in teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, taking initiative, a client-orientation, and the ability to create, advance, and deepen relationships. We prefer to see students who are in the top 25% of their class. Ties to or interest in North Dakota are a plus.
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/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, writing sample, 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.